Tax evasion isn’t just something that happens in financial scandals or celebrity headlines — it’s a serious offense that leads to steep fines, audits and even jail time. But what is tax evasion ...

Beginning in the early 20th century, a new ethos for taxes took hold: Taxes should be imposed on the basis of means, with the greatest burden falling to those with the greatest capacity to pay. Such ...

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