Perfectly legal
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New York : Portfolio, 2003., New York : Portfolio, [2003].
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x, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Portfolio, 2003., New York : Portfolio, [2003].
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Book
Language
English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
The rapidly widening gulf between the super rich and everyone else is an American tragedy. Pundits have raged about it, but until now, no one has explained exactly how it happened, why it's not a normal part of capitalism, or how much damage it's really causing -- not just to the poor, but to 99 percent of all Americans. Whether your family makes $30,000 or $300,000 a year, you are being robbed because the IRS and other institutions have been systematically corrupted -- under both Republican and Democratic administrations -- to serve the needs of people who make millions
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If you're the kind of person who works hard and plays by the rules, prepare to be outraged. Perfectly Legal will show you why the American Dream is turning into a lie. This explosive book, by an award-winning investigative reporter, reveals exactly how the tax code and many other laws have been twisted over the past three decades to subsidize the richest and most powerful fraction of 1 percent of our country. For nine years, David Cay Johnston has been exposing this covert campaign, piece by piece, on the front page of The New York Times. His scoops about outrageous tax scams have ruffled the feathers of powerful business leaders, politicians, and members of the political donor class. He routinely exposes the CEOs who fly corporate jets to Myrtle Beach for a day of golf and stick you with the bill; the business owners who build overseas factories to earn tax-free dollars; the former IRS employees who now teach multimillionaires how to hide their assets from the government
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Now Johnston offers a raft of compelling new stories about real people across all areas of society. In Perfectly Legal, you'll meet sleazy accountants and brazen tax cheats, clueless congressmen and crafty lobbyists. You'll meet frustrated IRS agents who have been handcuffed from pursuing the most blatant lawbreakers. And you'll meet ordinary Americans who are struggling to make a decent living but whose future is being undermined in ways they don't even realize. Compared to thirty years ago, every American now lives in a society much less equal and much more fraught with financial risk. Perfectly Legal lays out the details in plain English and shows how we can stop these trends before it's too late
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Johnston, D. C. (2003). Perfectly legal . Portfolio.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Johnston, David C. 2003. Perfectly Legal. Portfolio.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Johnston, David C. Perfectly Legal Portfolio, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Johnston, David C. Perfectly Legal Portfolio, 2003.
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