"Taxation is a discipline that does not receive sufficient academic attention. It is typically viewed as a subset of … law, accounting, public policy, economics, or finance. In this respect, most academic efforts in the field of taxation are …. Contrary to common belief, taxation in the United States has remained fairly stable for the last 100 years. This book uses the …

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 …