Williamson, Vanessa S.
Read My Lips
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691174556
- author:
- Williamson, Vanessa S.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.84 x 13.97 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Business, Accounting, Taxation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Read My Lips: Why Americans are Proud to Pay Taxes by Vanessa Williamson presents a surprising perspective on tax attitudes in the United States. Through national survey data and in-depth interviews, Williamson reveals that many Americans view taxpaying as a civic responsibility and moral obligation. However, this perception is often misinformed, leading to widespread misconceptions about who pays taxes and how much. The experience of taxpaying can create confusion, causing some to believe that a flat tax might raise taxes on the rich, or that certain groups pay little or no taxes. This misunderstanding has significant consequences for public support for progressive spending programs and the political standing of low-income people. By examining American taxpaying as an act of political faith, Williamson sheds light on the complexities of this issue, highlighting the depth of the American civic commitment to taxpaying and its impact on the failures of the tax system.
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