Taxpayer Protections
Entities imposing taxes and fees should treat like parties alike, with rules that are simple, transparent, stable, and neutral. There should be taxpayer protection provisions and they should be followed. The focus of taxes must be on raising revenue, not micromanaging decisions made by free people in the marketplace.
Additional questions about taxpayer protections or any other are of tax law? Contact us at (202) 464-6200.
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