State and local taxes are generally less progressive than federal taxes, with some, such as sales taxes, being regressive because low-income households pay a higher share of their income in sales taxes than high-income households.

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  How do taxes affect income inequality? - Tax Policy Center

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• federal taxes concept
• economic inequality concept