Taxes: no major change in sight

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the history of tax changes reveals that few changes will likely be incorporated to basic tax law. Approval of the tax changes that resulted from the Tax Reform Act of 1986 was unusual because of the scope of changes. Analysts believe that the only changes that will occur will not affect the basic tax laws.

Economic aspects, Economic policy

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Undercutting fairness: states and localities undermine tax progressiveness

Article Abstract:

Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy, a Washington, D.C.-based research group conducted a state-by-state analysis, which concluded that state and local governmentEs taxes are so strongly regressive that they cancel out the progressivity of the federal tax. State and local taxes as a percentage of income, 2002 are mentioned according to the income group.

Taxes, Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Taxation

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Myth: Red-blue states: American split in "culture war" unfounded

Article Abstract:

The myths of the American political geography, which is divided into red (Republican-won) and blue (Democratic-won) states, are discussed. Economists have found no signs of cultural wars, because the US is remarkable for its geographic diversity of habits and beliefs.

Political aspects, Geography, Political, Political geography

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