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WTF does race have to do with taxes?
Apr 3, 2024
Dorothy A. Brown, a tax expert, discusses how the tax system disadvantages Black Americans. She reveals how race affects IRS audits, tax owed, breaks, and benefits. The podcast explores systemic racism in tax policy and the need for change to address wealth gaps.
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- Black taxpayers are audited more, linked to race; lower-income earners face audit targeting for specific benefits.
- Tax policies disadvantage black couples economically through marriage penalties; historical wealth disparities worsen financial standing.
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The Impact of Taxes on Racial Disparities
Taxes play a crucial role in racial disparities, with the IRS disproportionately auditing black taxpayers 3 to 5 times more than others. Lower-income earners claiming specific tax benefits are targeted due to cost-effectiveness. Despite IRS claims of colorblindness, racial disparities stem from existing institutional priorities and selection processes, highlighting a lack of transparency in audit selection.
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