flat tax

[/flæt tæks/]
nounpl: flat taxes
imposto de alíquota única
1. A tax system in which all taxpayers pay the same percentage of their income or the same fixed amount regardless of income level
Some economists argue that a flat tax would be simpler and fairer than the current progressive tax system.
Alguns economistas argumentam que um imposto de alíquota única seria mais simples e justo do que o atual sistema de imposto progressivo.
2. A uniform tax rate applied equally to all individuals or businesses without progressive brackets
The proposed flat tax of 15% would apply to all income earners regardless of how much they earn.
O imposto de alíquota única proposto de 15% se aplicaria a todos os contribuintes independentemente de quanto ganham.
The concept of flat tax has been a recurring debate in both Brazilian and American politics. In the USA, it gained prominence during presidential campaigns (notably Ross Perot in 1992 and Steve Forbes in 1996). In Brazil, discussions about fiscal reform occasionally include flat tax proposals as an alternative to the current progressive system. The debate centers on fairness, simplicity, and economic impact.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
proportional taxuniform tax ratesingle tax rate
Antonyms / Antônimos
progressive taxregressive taxgraduated tax

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imposto de alíquota única
Standard term used in economic and political discussions in Brazil
Portugal
imposto de taxa única
Alternative phrasing used in Portugal, though less common in practice
USA
flat tax
Common term in American political and economic discourse, particularly debated during presidential campaigns

Related Words

progressive taxationtax rateincome taxtax bracket

Related Idioms & Phrases

level playing field (in relation to flat tax fairness arguments)
pay your fair share (in flat tax debates)
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