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What does it mean?
The current tax code is unfair and a flat tax would improve it.
In plain terms
Taxes are cruel now a flat tax is better.
What can you take from it?
Simplify taxes for fairness.

Where it applies

  • policy debates
  • tax reform
  • public finance

Putting it to work

  • drafting tax bills
  • advocating reform
  • public commentary

Questions to consider

  • What is cruel about the code?
  • Is flat always better?

Another view

A flat tax might not solve all fairness issues.

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