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The Wealthiest Effective Tax Rate Continues to Fall: Government is Deciding Who the Winners and Losers Are

IRS data for 2010 reveals the effective tax rates for America’s top income earners, making more than $500,000, continues a downward trend which has been occurring for years. For taxpayers making more than $10 million the average rate fell from 22.4 … Continue reading

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The Causes of Income Inequality

Numerous scholars have identified various factors associated with growing levels of income inequality. This is a summary of some, not all, of the more prevalent evidence-based studies. Stock Market, Rise of Financial Sector and Finance Driven Technology Boom. Galbraith (2012) places a … Continue reading

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Major Contributor to Income Inequality Identified

We have known for a long time that income inequality in the U.S. has been increasing. Now due to a study by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) we have a better understanding of the income sources that contribute to income … Continue reading

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Journalism, Tax Increases and the Richest 400

Tonight, in a response to a journalist’s question, I heard a politician make two statements that I decided to check for factual confirmation. The two statements follow with the evidence I found. I conclude with a question for journalists. Statement … Continue reading

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