Taxation
This engaging and accessible book is a must-read for every taxpayer, young and old. It explores the many forms of taxation; how taxes are created, collected, and spent; and why certain aspects of taxation are so controversial.

"In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Benjamin Franklin wrote this now-famous quote more than 200 years ago, and taxation remains just as important (and inevitable) today as then. Taxes are a fact of life for almost everyone, and the public goods and services they pay for are enjoyed by all citizens.

While taxes are undeniably necessary, the specifics of what should be taxed, who should pay taxes, and at what rate remain hotly debated by economists, government officials, and regular citizens. The first in Greenwood's new Student Guides to Business and Economics series, Taxation gives readers an in-depth yet reader-friendly look at one of economics' foundational concepts. Using simple language and relevant real-world examples, the book explores the different forms of taxation, the necessary components of any tax, how taxes are created and collected, and much more. It also highlights contemporary controversies related to taxation, including whether or not "sin taxes" actually discourage unwanted behaviors like smoking and how best to simplify the tax filing process.
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Taxation
This engaging and accessible book is a must-read for every taxpayer, young and old. It explores the many forms of taxation; how taxes are created, collected, and spent; and why certain aspects of taxation are so controversial.

"In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Benjamin Franklin wrote this now-famous quote more than 200 years ago, and taxation remains just as important (and inevitable) today as then. Taxes are a fact of life for almost everyone, and the public goods and services they pay for are enjoyed by all citizens.

While taxes are undeniably necessary, the specifics of what should be taxed, who should pay taxes, and at what rate remain hotly debated by economists, government officials, and regular citizens. The first in Greenwood's new Student Guides to Business and Economics series, Taxation gives readers an in-depth yet reader-friendly look at one of economics' foundational concepts. Using simple language and relevant real-world examples, the book explores the different forms of taxation, the necessary components of any tax, how taxes are created and collected, and much more. It also highlights contemporary controversies related to taxation, including whether or not "sin taxes" actually discourage unwanted behaviors like smoking and how best to simplify the tax filing process.
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Taxation

Taxation

by David A. Dieterle
Taxation

Taxation

by David A. Dieterle

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This engaging and accessible book is a must-read for every taxpayer, young and old. It explores the many forms of taxation; how taxes are created, collected, and spent; and why certain aspects of taxation are so controversial.

"In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Benjamin Franklin wrote this now-famous quote more than 200 years ago, and taxation remains just as important (and inevitable) today as then. Taxes are a fact of life for almost everyone, and the public goods and services they pay for are enjoyed by all citizens.

While taxes are undeniably necessary, the specifics of what should be taxed, who should pay taxes, and at what rate remain hotly debated by economists, government officials, and regular citizens. The first in Greenwood's new Student Guides to Business and Economics series, Taxation gives readers an in-depth yet reader-friendly look at one of economics' foundational concepts. Using simple language and relevant real-world examples, the book explores the different forms of taxation, the necessary components of any tax, how taxes are created and collected, and much more. It also highlights contemporary controversies related to taxation, including whether or not "sin taxes" actually discourage unwanted behaviors like smoking and how best to simplify the tax filing process.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798216152842
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 11/11/2019
Series: Student Guides to Business and Economics
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 208
File size: 625 KB
Age Range: 7 - 17 Years

About the Author

David A. Dieterle, PhD, is professor of economics at Walsh College and has edited or coedited several encyclopedias.
David A. Dieterle, PhD, is professor of economics at Walsh College and lecturer in economics at University of Michigan–Flint.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: History of Taxation
Chronology
Chapter 1 Taxation, the Price We Pay
Chapter 2 The Basics of Taxation
Chapter 3 Components of a Tax
Chapter 4 The Making of a "Good" Tax
Chapter 5 Role of Taxation in Our Economy: U.S. Agencies and Institutions
Chapter 6 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Common Tax Forms
Chapter 7 Congress and the Laws of Taxation
Chapter 8 Taxation and the Presidency
Chapter 9 The Supreme Court and the Legality of Taxes
Chapter 10 Major Controversies Regarding Taxation
Chapter 11 The People behind Taxation
Conclusion: Future Issues of Taxation
Questions for Further Exploration
Bibliography
Index
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