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Misconceptions and Realities About Who Pays Taxes

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Posted on AllSides October 4th, 2012
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These figures are sometimes cited as evidence that low- and moderate-income families do not pay sufficient taxes. Yet these figures, their significance, and their policy implications are widely misunderstood.

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