This short, snappy handbook counters the anti-tax, anti-government rhetoric that permeates American culture and reminds citizens why taxes lie at the heart of a functioning democracy.
With an introduction by Pulitizer winning journalist David Cay Johnston. This guide considers taxes in a fresh and progressive way, offering intellectual ammunition for anyone interested in countering the conservative anti-tax agenda. Accessibly written and filled with powerful arguments, this handy book explores the role taxes play in the economy, education, environment, the family, democracy and the distribution of wealth and opportunity.