Tax policy rarely devoid of wedge-driving arguments

 

Published: March 13, 2011

A truly “fair” income tax system would assess everyone, rich or poor, at the same level and offer no exemptions or deductions. Public policy is rarely based solely on fairness, though, so the federal income tax system is designed to take a lot more from the rich than it does from the poor.

Oklahoma 's personal income tax system is also progressive, taking a higher percentage of income from those on the upper...


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