single tax rate

[ˈsɪŋɡəl tæks reɪt]
nounpl: single tax rates
alíquota única de imposto
1. A uniform tax percentage applied uniformly to all taxpayers or all types of income within a jurisdiction, regardless of income level or tax bracket
The government proposed a single tax rate of 15% for all personal income earners to simplify the tax system.
O governo propôs uma alíquota única de imposto de 15% para todos os contribuintes de renda pessoal para simplificar o sistema tributário.
2. A fixed tax rate that applies equally to all entities or categories without differentiation based on income brackets or classification
The economist argued that a single tax rate would eliminate tax avoidance strategies used by high earners.
O economista argumentou que uma alíquota única eliminaria as estratégias de evasão fiscal utilizadas pelos de maior renda.
The concept of a single tax rate has been debated extensively in both Brazilian and American politics. In Brazil, tax discussions often focus on simplifying the complex ICMS system, while in the USA, flat tax proposals remain contentious in political debates about wealth inequality and progressive taxation. The idea appeals to those seeking tax simplification but faces criticism from those who favor progressive taxation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flat tax rateuniform tax ratefixed tax rateproportional tax rate
Antonyms / Antônimos
progressive tax rategraduated tax rateregressive tax ratevariable tax rate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alíquota única de imposto
Standard term used in Brazilian tax legislation and fiscal discussions
Portugal
taxa de imposto única
Portuguese variation emphasizing the singular nature of the rate
São Paulo
alíquota uniforme
Alternative term used in São Paulo's business and tax circles
United States
single tax rate / flat tax
Commonly used in American political and economic discourse, sometimes called 'flat tax'

Related Words

tax brackettax policyincome taxtax systemtax reformtax threshold

Related Idioms & Phrases

one size fits all taxation
level playing field in taxation
simplifying the tax code
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