Taxing Ourselves Fourth Edition

Author : Joel Slemrod,Jon Bakija
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262264822

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Taxing Ourselves, fourth edition by Joel Slemrod,Jon Bakija Pdf

The fourth edition of a popular guide to the key issues in tax reform, discussing the current system and alternative proposals clearly and without a political agenda. As Albert Einstein may or may not have said, "The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax." Indeed, to follow the debate over tax reform, the interested citizen is forced to choose between misleading sound bites and academic treatises. Taxing Ourselves bridges the gap between the two by discussing the key issues clearly and without a political agenda: Should the federal income tax be replaced with a flat tax or sales tax? Should it be left in place and reformed? Can tax cuts stimulate the economy, or will higher deficits undermine any economic benefit? Authors and tax policy experts Joel Slemrod and Jon Bakija lay out in accessible language what is known and not known about how taxes affect the economy, offer guidelines for evaluating tax systems, and provide enough information to assess both the current income tax system and the leading proposals to reform or replace it (including the flat tax and the consumption tax). The fourth edition of this popular guide has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest information, covering such recent developments as the Bush administration's tax cuts (which expire in 2011) and the alternatives proposed by the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform. Slemrod and Bakija provide us with the knowledge and the tools—including an invaluable voter's guide to the tax policy debate—to make our own informed choices about how we should tax ourselves.

Author : Joel Slemrod,Jon Bakija
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262338097

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Taxing Ourselves, fifth edition by Joel Slemrod,Jon Bakija Pdf

The new edition of a popular guide to the key issues in tax reform, presented in a clear, nontechnical, and unbiased way. To follow the debate over tax reform, the interested citizen is often forced to choose between misleading sound bites and academic treatises. Taxing Ourselves bridges the gap between the oversimplified and the arcane, presenting the key issues clearly and without a political agenda. Tax policy experts Joel Slemrod and Jon Bakija lay out in accessible language what is known and not known about how taxes affect the economy and offer guidelines for evaluating tax systems—both the current tax system and proposals to reform it. This fifth edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest data, empirical evidence, and tax law. It offers new material on recent tax reform proposals, expanded coverage of international tax issues, and the latest enforcement initiatives. Offering historical perspectives, outlining the basic criteria by which tax policy should be judged (fairness, economic impact, enforceability), examining proposals for both radical change (replacement of the income tax with a flat tax or consumption tax) and incremental changes to the current system, and concluding with a voter's guide, the book provides readers with enough background to make informed judgments about how we should tax ourselves. Praise for earlier editions “An excellent book.” —Jeff Medrick, New York Times “A fair-minded exposition of a politically loaded subject.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author : Joel Slemrod,Jon Bakija
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262533171

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Taxing Ourselves, fifth edition by Joel Slemrod,Jon Bakija Pdf

The new edition of a popular guide to the key issues in tax reform, presented in a clear, nontechnical, and unbiased way. To follow the debate over tax reform, the interested citizen is often forced to choose between misleading sound bites and academic treatises. Taxing Ourselves bridges the gap between the oversimplified and the arcane, presenting the key issues clearly and without a political agenda. Tax policy experts Joel Slemrod and Jon Bakija lay out in accessible language what is known and not known about how taxes affect the economy and offer guidelines for evaluating tax systems—both the current tax system and proposals to reform it. This fifth edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest data, empirical evidence, and tax law. It offers new material on recent tax reform proposals, expanded coverage of international tax issues, and the latest enforcement initiatives. Offering historical perspectives, outlining the basic criteria by which tax policy should be judged (fairness, economic impact, enforceability), examining proposals for both radical change (replacement of the income tax with a flat tax or consumption tax) and incremental changes to the current system, and concluding with a voter's guide, the book provides readers with enough background to make informed judgments about how we should tax ourselves. Praise for earlier editions “An excellent book.” —Jeff Medrick, New York Times “A fair-minded exposition of a politically loaded subject.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author : Joel Slemrod
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0262283751

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Taxing Ourselves by Joel Slemrod Pdf

Author : Evelyn Jacks
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071718158

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Make Sure It's Deductible, Fourth Edition by Evelyn Jacks Pdf

You earned it, now keep it! Maximize your profits by getting the most out of every tax deduction. No matter what kind of small business you have, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of every legitimate business deduction and personal tax planning advantage at tax time. In the newly updated fourth edition of Make Sure It’s Deductible, Evelyn Jacks, Canada’s bestselling and most trusted tax author and educator, delivers vital tax facts that will save you money—presented in a clear, friendly style that’s easy to read, understand and apply to your own business. Join the more than 35,000 entrepreneurs who’ve turned to this tax-saving classic to learn about: What expenditures are fully deductible and which are restricted How to claim expenses under new auto and home office rules Hiring family members and splitting income to keep more of your money Building significant wealth with the capital gains deduction and savvy income re-investment strategies Planning for a secure lifestyle now and in retirement Make Sure It’s Deductible provides vital, practical information you need to increase your bottom line and run a tax-efficient and audit-proof small business. “Evelyn Jacks is well-deserving of her reputation as Canada’s most trusted tax advisor. This book could save thousands of tax dollars for anyone who is self-employed, runs a small business, or is thinking of starting one.”—Gordon Pape, bestselling author and editor and publisher of The Internet Wealth Builder

Author : James C. Tanner
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781491773383

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Tax Reform with the 20/20 Tax by James C. Tanner Pdf

Many books have been written about tax reform, but none offer the pragmatic and understandable approach that you’ll find in this treatise filled with a nonpartisan set of solutions to fix an antiquated and indecipherable tax system. James C. Tanner, a certified public accountant with more than four decades of experience, explores how we can: • Create a fair and logical tax framework by rethinking income exclusions, exemptions, deductions, credits, tax brackets, capital gains, and other tax alternatives; • reform tax expenditures, including health insurance and medical costs, home mortgage and other interest deductions, retirement plan deductions, charitable donations, and capital gains on assets sold and transferred; • lower the tax rates for most individual and corporate taxpayers while making our US companies more competitive with their foreign counterparts. Tanner also outlines how historical decisions and legislative proposals led to our current tax laws under the premise that we can’t fix them without understanding why they were created in the first place. For those who want to participate in the national debate on federal tax reform, it begins with a firm understanding of the system and the practical proposals in Tax Reform with the 20/20 Tax.

Author : Leonard E. Burman,Leonard Burman,Joel Slemrod
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199890279

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Taxes in America by Leonard E. Burman,Leonard Burman,Joel Slemrod Pdf

Taxes in America, by preeminent tax scholars Leonard E. Burman and Joel Slemrod, offers a clear, concise explanation of how our tax system works, how it affects people and businesses, and how it might be improved. Accessibly written, the book describes the confundities of the modern tax system in an easy-to-grasp manner and addresses issues relevant to the average taxpayer.

Author : James John Jurinski
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798216152835

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Tax Reform by James John Jurinski Pdf

An authoritative but accessible reference, this book enables anyone to truly understand both the background and operation of the U.S. tax system and current tax reform proposals. Dissatisfaction with high taxes is literally an American tradition; indeed, the American Revolution that led to the founding of the United States started as a tax revolt. Today, widespread displeasure with our tax system continues, as demonstrated by the strong anti-tax position of the recent Tea Party movement. Tax Reform: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition introduces lay readers to taxes in general, the U.S. tax system in particular, and the issues involved in reforming the system. Details regarding past tax reform measures are provided to lend relevance and perspective to recent tax reform proposals, such as replacing the income tax (and the IRS) with a federal sales tax. The author stresses political rather than technical issues, and presents all viewpoints on this hotly debated topic fairly.

Author : Peter B. Dixon,Dale Jorgenson
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 1143 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780444536358

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Handbook of Computable General Equilibrium Modeling by Peter B. Dixon,Dale Jorgenson Pdf

In this collection of 17 articles, top scholars synthesize and analyze scholarship on this widely used tool of policy analysis, setting forth its accomplishments, difficulties, and means of implementation. Though CGE modeling does not play a prominent role in top US graduate schools, it is employed universally in the development of economic policy. This collection is particularly important because it presents a history of modeling applications and examines competing points of view. Presents coherent summaries of CGE theories that inform major model types Covers the construction of CGE databases, model solving, and computer-assisted interpretation of results Shows how CGE modeling has made a contribution to economic policy

Author : George GROTE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0024495948

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History of Greece. ... (With portrait, maps and index.) Fourth edition by George GROTE Pdf

Author : Eva Rosenberg
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781260468199

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Small Business Taxes Made Easy, Fourth Edition by Eva Rosenberg Pdf

Discover how to increase your deductions, reduce what you owe, boost your profits, and build a dynasty As if doing your business taxes weren’t complicated enough, you now have the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to contend with. While this major overhaul throws a monkey wrench into the works, it provides unprecedented opportunities to keep even more of what you earn—if you’re up to speed on what the new law means and how to navigate it. Small Business Taxes Made Easy has been fully updated to provide the knowledge, insights, and tools your business need to get ahead of the curve this tax season. You’ll learn everything you need to know for: Saving money on taxes and boosting your profits Building an increasingly profitable business, with the right advisory team Navigating the complex tax maze without losing the bank Setting up a business plan following the new tax guidelines to minimize tax payout Using record-keeping techniques that increase deductible expenses Learn to reduce audit risk – or to survive audits successfully Spotting errors in 1099s and handling them properly Providing a thorough look into the Taxpayers First Act, this thorough guide delivers important insights into the marijuana tax dichotomy, updated information about self-rentals, and a deep dive into the Wayfair decision—which affects the collection of sales tax. Whatever kind of business you run, Small Business Taxes Made Easy will help you stay in compliance while taking full advantage of all possible deductions, loopholes, profit opportunities, and more.

Author : Jay Cost
Publisher : Encounter Books
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781594038686

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A Republic No More by Jay Cost Pdf

After the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked, “Well, Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?” Franklin’s response: “A Republic—if you can keep it.” This book argues: we couldn’t keep it. A true republic privileges the common interest above the special interests. To do this, our Constitution established an elaborate system of checks and balances that disperses power among the branches of government, which it places in conflict with one another. The Framers believed that this would keep grasping, covetous factions from acquiring enough power to dominate government. Instead, only the people would rule. Proper institutional design is essential to this system. Each branch must manage responsibly the powers it is granted, as well as rebuke the other branches when they go astray. This is where subsequent generations have run into trouble: we have overloaded our government with more power than it can handle. The Constitution’s checks and balances have broken down because the institutions created in 1787 cannot exercise responsibly the powers of our sprawling, immense twenty-first-century government. The result is the triumph of special interests over the common interest. James Madison called this factionalism. We know it as political corruption. Corruption today is so widespread that our government is not really a republic, but rather a special interest democracy. Everybody may participate, yes, but the contours of public policy depend not so much on the common good, as on the push-and-pull of the various interest groups encamped in Washington, DC.

Author : William Pitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1799
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023133831

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Speech ... January 31, 1799 ... Fourth edition by William Pitt Pdf

Author : James A. Mirrlees,Stuart Adam
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1360 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199553754

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Dimensions of Tax Design by James A. Mirrlees,Stuart Adam Pdf

The Review was chaired by Nobel Laureate Professor Sir James Mirrlees of the University of Cambridge and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. --

Author : Henry J. Aaron,Leonard Burman,C. Eugene Steuerle
Publisher : The Urban Insitute
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0877667373

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Taxing Capital Income by Henry J. Aaron,Leonard Burman,C. Eugene Steuerle Pdf

The question of whether to tax income from wealth has sparked debate since our country's inception. Does taxing capital income ensure the progressivity of our system or merely discourage saving? Would switching our tax code to one that taxes only consumption be more efficient or only burden middle- and low-income people? And if we were to radically reform the way America taxes its citizens, how could we ensure that vital revenue would not be lost? Some analysts would even argue that, under our present byzantine tax system, we don't really tax capital income at all. In this volume, eminent economists analyze the problems associated with taxing capital income and propose policy solutions, which are then challenged by their peers in informed commentary. It may not settle the debate, but policymakers, scholars, and the public will find a wealth of information and ideas to consider.