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Oct. 1, 2008
Simplify, Simplify: A Mantra for Transcendentalists and Tax Reformers Alike
Tax reform should include a simplification of the process, so everyone can choose a vastly less complicated system with only two tax rates and a generous standard deduction, writes Ronald D. Rotunda.
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By Ronald D. Rotunda The economy is not doing well and unemployment is up - increasing to 6.1 percent in August from 5.7 percent in July. Both presidential candidates have proposed tax changes to help the economy. Sen. John McCain wants to reduce marginal tax rates, while Sen. Barack Obama will increase them. The debate whether to increase or decrease tax rates - the question whether to make the tax rates flatter - is typicall...
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