1. A tax rate that increases as the taxable amount increases, where higher income or consumption levels are taxed at higher percentages
The progressive rate system ensures that wealthier individuals pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes.
O sistema de alíquota progressiva garante que indivíduos mais ricos paguem uma porcentagem maior de sua renda em impostos.
2. In insurance or pricing, a rate structure where charges increase proportionally with usage or risk level
The insurance company uses a progressive rate based on the driver's age and accident history.
A companhia de seguros utiliza uma alíquota progressiva baseada na idade do condutor e seu histórico de acidentes.