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States’ ‘flat tax’ mania: Better for taxpayers or another gift to billionaires?

Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on States’ ‘flat tax’ mania: Better for taxpayers or another gift to billionaires?

What is a flat tax? The single-rate system is hailed for its fairness but given the income divide, critics say a progressive system makes more sense.

     
Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY
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