How are federal taxes distributed? Q.How are federal taxes distributed? A.Although enterprises (e.g., retailers, employers) are legally obligated to pay certain taxes, the burden of all taxes ultimately falls on households. Read more about How are federal taxes distributed?
What did the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 do? Q.What did the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 do? A.The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 made permanent most of the income tax cuts enacted between 2001 and 2010 and extended other temporary tax provisions for between one and five years. Read more about What did the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 do?
How should progressivity be measured? Q.How should progressivity be measured? A.A broad definition of progressivity, that tax burdens rise with household income, masks a host of ambiguities in measuring the effect of a tax change. The percentage change in after-tax income is the most reliable measure of the progressivity of such a change. Read more about How should progressivity be measured?
