That doesn't mean it's regressive. It's just a demagogy.
Low income people buy less things and pay lower sales tax proportionally. Wealthy people spend more on luxurious goods and pay way higher tax in absolute numbers. Everyone is hurt the same.
On top of that, necessities (food, medication, books) are usually exempt from the sales tax.
Low income people buy less things and pay lower sales tax proportionally. Wealthy people spend more on luxurious goods and pay way higher tax in absolute numbers. Everyone is hurt the same.
On top of that, necessities (food, medication, books) are usually exempt from the sales tax.