The only certainties we have are death and taxes, or so the saying goes. Taxation was one of the original concerns when the United States declared independence from Great Britain. Taxation, one of the central areas of economic policy for the federal and state governments, drives much public debate to this day.

How do you believe taxes affect government economic policy today? What types of reforms would you like to see in taxes? Should taxes be lowered overall? Should some groups be paying more than they are now? How would the changes you recommend affect the economy and the ability of the government to carry out its functions?