Taxation

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 Court and the legality of taxes -- Major controversies regarding taxation -- The people behind taxation -- Conclusion: future issues of taxation.