Bibliograph

The benefit and the burden, tax reform--why we need it and what it will take, Bruce Bartlett

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The benefit and the burden, tax reform--why we need it and what it will take, Bruce Bartlett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-244) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The benefit and the burden

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

742509848

Responsibility statement

Bruce Bartlett

Sub title

tax reform--why we need it and what it will take

Summary

A spirited and insightful examination of the need for American tax reform--arguably the most overdue political debate facing the nation--from one of the most legendary political thinkers, advisers, and writers of our time

Table Of Contents

A brief history of federal income taxation -- How a tax bill is made -- The definition of income -- How to understand tax rates -- The relationship between tax rates and tax revenues -- How taxes affect economic growth -- The question of progressivity -- Taxes and the business cycle -- How other countries tax themselves -- Spending through the tax code -- Taxes and the health system -- Tax preferences for housing -- How federal taxes affect the states -- The problem of charitable contributions -- The problem of taxing capital gains -- Unresolved issues in the taxation of corporations -- The problem of tax administration -- The history of tax reform -- The pros and cons of popular tax reform proposals -- The need for more revenue -- The case for a VAT -- The case against a VAT -- What should be done about the Bush tax cuts? -- If tax reform happens, it will be because Grover Norquist allows it

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