Past Quote by Art Buchwald
“Tax reform is taking the taxes off things that have been taxed in the past and putting taxes on things that haven't been taxed before.”
About This Quote
Source Column: The New York Times, 1972
Tax reform shifts burdens from previously taxed items to previously untaxed ones, altering fiscal policy and incentives.
In simple terms: Changing tax bases moves tax burdens.
Consider impact of tax shifts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- business strategy
- personal finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from the shift?
- What are long‑term effects?
May create new inequities.