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An aerial view of houses in Jersey City, United States on July 13, 2024.

Is The ‘Predatory’ Property Tax An Instrument Of Oppression?

According to Andrew Kahrl, the property tax has been used to disposs black homeowners since the 19th century.

by Joseph J. Thorndike via Forbes on March 24, 2025

Democrats Can Counter GOP Warnings About ‘Armies’ of Tax Collectors

An alternative tradition in our politics has long helped convince Americans that tax enforcement is good.

by Joseph J. Thorndike via Made By History on September 7, 2022

A map marking The Bahamas with a pin of its flag.

In the 1930s, the Bahamas Became a Tax Problem for Treasury

When struggling with tax enforcement, rich countries have long tried to shift blame to poor countries.

by Joseph J. Thorndike via Forbes on June 24, 2021

For Republicans, an Unpopular Tax Cut May Be Better Than Nothing – But Still Not Enough

In 1948, the GOP passed the third biggest tax cut in U.S. history. In the next election, they learned the devil is in the details.

by Joseph J. Thorndike via Tax Analysts on November 30, 2017

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