Which of the statements about the current U.S. tax system is TRUE? Group of answer choices Our current system is described as being a regressive system because it imposes higher rates on those who earn less. Your friend tells you his marginal tax rate is 22%. That means that he pays 22% on all of his income. Our current system is described as being a progressive system because it imposes higher rates on those who earn more. Everyone in the US who makes more than $12,400 pays one flat tax rate