The Tax Policy Center is a great resource for understanding tax policy in the United States. They have a fairly active blog as well as an archive of academic papers--both freely available. Check out the graphs on who makes up the 47% of Americans who don't pay federal income taxes. (go here)
The problem is that incomes have grown more unequal. Should we have some sort of income tax on these people? Or let it go? Any notions about vertical equity?
i am not sure if it would be fair to have that population pay tax if they are not employed or are retired or the elderly. but if they are employed and are making 20K+ annually they should pay a subsidized tax (is there such a thing?) on the basis that they are still reaping benefits from federal and state programs
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