Taxation: student guides to business and economics

Introduction: history of taxation

Chronology

Taxation, the price we pay

The basics of taxation

Components of a tax

The making of a "good" tax

Role of taxation in our economy: U.S. agencies and institutions

The internal revenue service (IRS) and common tax forms

Congress and the laws of taxation

Taxation and the presidency

The Supreme Court and the legality of taxes

Major controversies regarding taxation

The people behind taxation

Conclusion: future issues of taxation.