Tax Code Changes: Wealth Transfer — Aggressively Progressive?

But trying to achieve fairness through the tax code is neither simple nor economically risk-free. The income tax is a crude, imperfect tool that doesn’t address the underlying causes of income disparity. Additionally, the tax system’s complexity as well as the wide regional differences in the cost of living make it difficult for lawmakers to effectively define rich and poor using a single national income standard. Full Story »

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Rick Olson
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by Rick Olson - Apr. 17, 2009

Appears to be a very solid analysis, however, there is little factual content to support some of the conclusions he is reaching. What he says, however, sure does make sense, and seems like an accurate portrayal of the choices we are facing. I marked that I did not trust this publication simply because this is the first time I have read anything of theirs, insufficient evidence for me so far.

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