Century of Tax Abuse: Congress Fails to Curb Destructive Practices
The article discusses how people have been challenging the tax code for 100 years, with some reasons being to make taxes fairer or to avoid paying taxes. These challenges can be legitimate or not, and they can harm the goals of the tax system. The paper argues that Congress has not done enough to stop these harmful practices, leading to more people trying to avoid paying taxes. The paper suggests two solutions to address these issues.