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by humanrebar 4203 days ago
If you're worried about regressive taxation, offset it with standard deductions, minimum income, or earned income tax credits. Distorting tax codes to accommodate social goals creates information disparities and, indirectly, justice issues.

It's like the discussions people have around here about how keeping salaries secret only helps employers. Keeping tax codes byzantine is good for corrupt politicians and special interest groups.