Policymakers from across the political spectrum recognize that the federal tax system needs reform–the tax code is mind-numbingly complicated, the Alternative Minimum Tax is on its way to becoming the dominant income tax, and aggressive tax planning and sheltering have proliferated. This Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center forum featured distinguished scholars and a leading member of the House of Representatives exchanging new ideas for improving the tax system.

Policymakers from across the political spectrum recognize that the federal tax system needs reform–the tax code is mind-numbingly complicated, the Alternative Minimum Tax is on its way to becoming the dominant income tax, and aggressive tax planning and sheltering have proliferated. This Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center forum featured distinguished scholars and a leading member of the House of Representatives exchanging new ideas for improving the tax system.