Americans' Tax Burden Near Historic Low

As thousands of anti-tax protesters rallied across the nation yesterday and the president promised tax cuts for most, new data showed that the federal income tax burden is already hovering near its lowest level in three decades for all but the wealthiest Americans. Full Story »

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by Fabrice Florin - Apr. 17, 2009

Informative news report about current income tax levels, which appear to be at an all-time low, according to IRS statistics. The article provides helpful context about recent tax revolts and Gallup poll findings -- and cites a Tax Policy Center analysis that estimates that 43 percent of all filers are likely to owe no taxes this year. Well sourced, factual and fairly reported.

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