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626. Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System


Published: 14 March 2025 at 10:00 Europe/London

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Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you think.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • Jessica Riedl, senior fellow in budget, tax, and economic policy at the Manhattan Institute.

 

 

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