"Tax Reform"
Introduction In this chapter you have studied how the federal government raises and handles money. The single largest source of income for the government is the individual income tax. If you have a job, you will notice on your paycheck stub that part of your earnings is deducted as taxes to be sent to the government. Many people are unhappy with the current tax system, and there have been various proposals made to reform the system. In this activity you will take a closer look at some of those ideas.
Destination Title: Tax Policy: Ripe for Reform?
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Directions Start at the Washington Post's Special Report on Tax Policy Web site.
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