Monday, May 31, 2021

Why Calling The US Tax Code Racist Is Not So Clear: Consistency and Logical Conclusions



It doesn't come up much here, as I use this blog to focus more on matters of religion and worldview, but I am an accountant by trade. And on some occasions, the two worlds intersect.

In this case, the issue at hand is racism and the United States Internal Revenue Code, which sets the laws for taxation at the federal government level. 

Full disclosure: I don't specialize in tax directly. It's not my specialty or field of interest. Nevertheless, I am a CPA (certified public accountant) and an EA (enrolled agent), so I have to maintain a working knowledge of tax law and practice. I know enough to be dangerous.

And so when an issue ties taxation with worldview, I may have some thoughts and insight (at least hopefully).