There are two individuals in a society. The federal income tax in this society is such that that the first $20,000 of income is taxed at 10% and income above that is taxed at 30%. The federal government allows taxes paid to local governments to be deducted. Peter earns a gross income of $53,000, and Sandy earns a gross income of $65,000. Out of his income, Peter pays $3,000 in local taxes; out of her income, Sandy pays $5,000 in local taxes. Which of the following statements is true? a. Peter’s total (local + federal) tax bill is greater than Sandy’s total tax bill. b. The federal tax system is progressive. c. The federal tax system is proportional. d. The federal tax system is regressive

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