Regressive

In 2006, the poorest 20% of Alabamans paid just over 11% of their income in state taxes. The average annual income of this group was $9,500.

The richest 1% paid 5% of their income in state taxes. The average annual income in this group was $999,400.

See more ripe fruit at this chart from Doc's Political Parlor, one of my new favorite blogs and news sources.