State and Local Governments Are Sometimes Forced to Find Ways

question 73

Essay

State and local governments are sometimes forced to find ways to generate additional revenue. Comment on the pros and cons of the following procedures:
a. Decouple what would be part of the piggyback format of the state income tax.
b. Tax amnesty provisions.
c. Internet shaming.

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