This paper analyzes the effect of standard deductions on itemized deductions. Using German income tax data, it shows that the distribution of itemized deductions above the level of the standard deduction is positively skewed, with the mode lying somewhat above the standard deduction. This...

The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between personal values and personal tax culture regarding the perception of a tax system's fairness. The paper deals with the main theoretical starting points of the fundamental cornerstones of the general tax culture such as tax evasion,...