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Maybe we shouldn't be using things like taxes as a way to incentivize behavior. If we used taxes as just taxes maybe it would be easier to simplify the rules f
by collingreen 2y ago
Maybe we shouldn't be using things like taxes as a way to incentivize behavior. If we used taxes as just taxes maybe it would be easier to simplify the rules fairly and without having to endlessly litigate the meaning of each word and category involved.
- mulmen 2y agoWhy shouldn’t we use taxes as an incentive? What should be used instead? How do we account for externalities? Why is simplicity desirable in the tax code? Who does it benefit and how?
- mmooss 2y ago> If we used taxes as just taxes maybe it would be easier to simplify the rules fairly I agree, though using taxes is an efficient way to incentivize: If you want to fund home ownership, you can either identify each homeowner, cut checks, and mail them; or you can achieve a similar result by reducing taxes for homeowners. I'm not sure the former isn't worth the extra hassle, for the reason you describe.