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626. Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System

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Taxation Truths and Myths

This chapter explores the gap between Democratic campaign promises on taxation and the reality of fiscal policy, highlighting the lack of significant tax increases on the wealthy. It also dispels ten common myths about the U.S. tax system, providing data-driven insights into misconceptions regarding tax cuts, deficits, and the effects of taxation on different income groups.

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