Dorothy A. Brown

Dorothy Brown, a Georgetown law professor and author of "The Whiteness of Wealth," discusses the stark racial disparities within the American tax system. She reveals that Black taxpayers face audits at rates three to five times higher than others, largely due to their use of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Dorothy highlights the complicated intersections of race, marriage, and tax policies, alongside the historical injustices in housing and education, which have perpetuated wealth inequality. Her insights urge a critical reexamination of systemic biases in taxation.

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.