Playing the Long Game: How to Think About the Arizona Flat Tax Proposal
As the Arizona legislature reconvenes to debate Governor Ducey's proposed budget, a key component is a proposed 2.5% "flat" income tax to replace the current system. During the short recess, a number of counter-proposals and criticisms materialized from the governor’s fellow Republicans inside the legislature and out — the most prominent of the latter being former governor Jan Brewer.