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Conversation about taxes pt 2, incentives and consequences

Do high taxes will disincentivize high income earners? There are examples that serve both arguments. At times, high tax rates were decreased and that increased tax revenue and there are other examples of increasing tax rates and that also increases tax revenue so it is a difficult problem to assess. Are tax-free municipal bonds a reasonable alternative? What are the unintended consequences of a high tax rate? Where will investors put their money in order to avoid high taxes? Are entrepreneurs motivated by the money or by the challenge of the business and the money is an indicator of that success?

Tax Revenue Post WW2
Tax revenue generated by the highest income tax bracket and corporate tax after World War II.

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Brother VS. Brother
Brother VS. Brother
Conversation about taxes pt 2, incentives and consequences
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