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Braver Angels of Washtenaw CountyIncome Taxes: Who Should Pay—and How Much?
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026, 6pm-8pm
Sam Hill!, 5827 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
The U.S. federal income tax code has become famously complex since its inception in 1913. Over the decades, it has evolved to do much more than simply collect revenue. Is it working the way it is supposed to? Come join Braver Angels of Washtenaw County to discuss the principles behind how we got here, and how our tax system might evolve. Share your opinions on the principles that should govern the system: what should determine how much people pay, when different treatment is warranted, and what role—if any—the tax code should play in encouraging particular choices or activities.
Topics for discussion will include:
* What principles should determine how the federal income tax is structured and how the tax burden is distributed?
* Under what circumstances should two taxpayers with similar incomes owe different amounts?
* Should the federal income tax simply collect revenue, or should it also encourage or discourage particular behaviors and activities?
* What should determine who pays more, who pays less, and why?
Agenda:
6:00-6:30 Social Time (order food/drink)
6:30-6:45 Introduction to tonight’s topic
6:45-7:30 Small group discussions
7:30-7:50 Whole group debrief
7:50-8:00 Announcements and Close
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5827 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9573, United States
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