How do you believe taxes affect government economic policy today? What types of reforms would you like to see in taxes? Should taxes be lowered overall? Should some groups be paying more than they are now? How would the changes you recommend affect the economy and the ability of the government to carry out its functions?

In today's world, I believe taxes have a tremendous impact on government economic policy. The issue of taxes seems to be one of the top concerns in voters' minds, along with their main gripes. Whether the tax is a revenue or spending measure, voters are generally happy when taxes are reduced and upset when they are increased. This attitude inevitably affects the government's economic policy. I believe one of the reforms in taxes that are needed is to reduce the amount of tax breaks for people with really high incomes. Using taxes on the rich as a means of redistribution, we could benefit everyone if that income was taxed fairly. Taxes should not be reduced altogether but reassessed so that richer people pay more. Taxes on the wealthy would make it easier for government to fulfill its responsibilities, as it would reduce the ability of the citizens to interfere with the government. It would also provide more resources for government to carry out its tasks.