Regressive strategies disproportionately harm Black, brown, and working-class families, and generate low returns; progressive strategies increase revenues and allow for better-funded institutions and programs: Regressive and progressive revenue strategies
| Regressive revenue strategies | Progressive revenue strategies |
|---|---|
| Replacing individual income tax with tariffs |
Adding tax brackets for top earners |
| Using fines, fees, and forfeitures | Introducing a wealth tax |
| Overrelying on sales tax | Taxing investment income like labor income |
| Letting progressive programs expire | Maintaining proper IRS funding to enforce current tax code + closing tax loopholes |
