Write an analysis of a controversial issue in tax policy

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Assignment: For this assignment, write an analysis of a controversial issue in tax policy. Assume your audience is the general public interested in knowing something about the topic, but not quite sure what to think. You can think of this as a long op-ed in the newspaper.

Tax issue to address in this paper:

1. Estate tax: Do you think the federal government should eliminate the estate tax, and replace it with higher marginal tax rates on those with high income? Note: I will also ask you to discuss the topic and the opinion you reached on it in class the day the paper is due (5 minutes).

Format for Paper (around 2-3 pages)

1. Background: Description of current policy and why the question above should be of interest to your audience (1-2 paragraphs). Then state your position in one sentence. (Something like "In this policy paper, I will be explaining why I believe....")

2. Description of different positions on the issue, and reasons or evidence for these positions (2-3 paras). Note this part should be fairly factual. You are laying out different positions on the topic, highlighting why people disagree.

3. Your analysis: Explain your position and recommendation, and reasoning for it. (2-3 paragraphs).

4. References. List sources cited in your paper. Please use a standard format (APA, Chicago...I am not particular).

Reference no: EM132288702

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