Death and taxes… certainties, but fair?

December 17, 2007

We’ve all heard Ben Franklin’s saying about the only two certain events in life (grim prospects indeed). A recent poll from Bankrate.com found that 92% of Americans surveyed understand the necessity of paying taxes and they feel that it’s up to everyone to pay their fair share.

Is the tax system fair or broken? Nearly 60% of the respondents felt the system is geared to benefit the rich.

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