An Equal Tax: A Paradox

Adam Margiotta

An Equal Tax: A Paradox

Adam Margiotta

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Abstract

The tax code is extremely complex and deciphering the distributions of benefits and burdens within it may be difficult. This paper creates an ethical model by which to determine the nature of a tax. The model includes definitions of equity and how it is served as well as certain qualifiers to equity. The model is applied to federal, state, and local taxes with a more detailed examination of the individual federal income tax with the goal of ascertaining a legitimate cross section of the tax environment and its implications in the country as a whole.

Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Loyola Marymount University
Supervisors/Advisors	Kalbers, Larry, Advisor
State	Published - May 1 2011
Externally published	Yes

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