Globe Editorial
THE ALTERNATIVE minimum tax came about in 1969, amid popular outrage over news that some wealthy Americans were paying no federal income tax. But the fates have never stopped smiling upon those who can afford top-shelf tax planners. The New York Times reported last month that the number of rich families paying no taxes rose from 155 in 1966 to ... (Full article: 463 words)
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