Raquel Recently Overheard Two Journalism Students Discussing the Merits of the Federal

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Essay

Raquel recently overheard two journalism students discussing the merits of the federal tax system.One student offered as an example of unfairness the spouse of a well-known politician who paid little income tax as most of the spouse's income was earned in the form of municipal bond interest.What type of taxes is the journalism student considering in his example? What type of taxes is he ignoring? Define each type of tax.What role does each type of tax play in calculating relative tax burdens? What role does each type of tax play in evaluating fairness?

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Definitions:

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