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    This document discusses the debate around whether the richest should pay more in taxes to fund programs and services that benefit the poorest. Proponents argue that the wealthy have a greater ability to pay and benefit more from tax-funded programs, so they should contribute more. However, opponents believe this is unfair and could discourage economic growth, as higher taxes may reduce investment and innovation. There are reasonable arguments on both sides of this complex issue around balancing tax fairness and economic impacts.

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    This document discusses the debate around whether the richest should pay more in taxes to fund programs and services that benefit the poorest. Proponents argue that the wealthy have a greater ability to pay and benefit more from tax-funded programs, so they should contribute more. However, opponents believe this is unfair and could discourage economic growth, as higher taxes may reduce investment and innovation. There are reasonable arguments on both sides of this complex issue around balancing tax fairness and economic impacts.

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    IS IT FAIR THAT THE RICHEST PAY

    MORE TAXES TO HELP FINANCE


    PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT
    BENEFIT THE POOREST?

    Currently, one of the most


    debated issues in society
    is fairness in the tax
    system, in other words, the
    distribution of wealth and
    social justice.

    While some argue that


    the wealthiest should
    contribute more because
    of their financial
    capacity, others believe
    that this is not fair and
    can be detrimental to the
    economy.

    Proponents Opponents
    Those with higher incomes
    should High taxes can discourage
    contribute more to the welfare investment and innovation,
    of the society in which they live. which can negatively affect
    the economy as a whole.
    Programs and services that
    benefit the poorest, such as The wealthy already pay a
    education, health and significant share of taxes
    housing, can be and that further increasing
    funded. their tax burden would not
    be fair.
    They argue that the rich
    benefit more from social and This may generate a feeling
    economic of envy and resentment
    stability, which makes it only fair towards the rich, which may
    that they contribute more to lead to social polarization
    maintain itre to maintain it

    Reasons
    The richest
    should pay The rich have a much
    more taxes to greater ability to pay
    taxes compared to the
    help fund poor.
    programs and
    services that
    benefit the
    poorest
    becomes even
    more relevant.

    Economic inequality is
    The wealthier benefit detrimental to society as
    much more from tax- a whole.
    funded programs and
    services than the poorer. Research has shown that
    more equal societies are
    The rich have a more more stable and have a
    comfortable and secure better quality of life for
    life because of tax- all their citizens. ams and
    funded programs and services.
    services.
    Solutions

    Increase tax rates for higher incomes


    Strengthen tax audit and enforcement.
    Property taxes

    In conclusion, the equity of the tax system reduces economic


    inequality economic inequality, but it also promotes a fairer and
    more equitable society for all, although it is complicated in a
    country like ours. It is complicated in a country like ours, it is a hard
    work of awareness, citizenship, equity and empathy.
    and empathy, as well as good organization and planning.
    planning.

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