The USA today is a reputable information site creating awareness on diverse entities. Who really pays taxes is a strong question that has raised eyebrows on different platforms. It is in this regard that on fourth February 2013, a newspaper editor Fran Tarkenton published his opinion as shown on the link, http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/02/03/fran-tarkenton-on-mickelson-and-taxes/1881459/
Paying taxes is a responsibility of all citizens; however, does the burden fall on secluded people. This question prompted Fran Tarkenton to publish an article in response to a post on 22 January 2013 in which Phil Mickelson commented on taxes. Tarkenton makes a close analysis of Mickelson comments while at the same time looking at the reactions from the public. According to Mickelson, 60% of government earnings source from state and federal taxes. This calls for a complex tax code to protect the many people who fund over 50% of governments expenditures. Based on the article, massive expenditures by governments require high revenues. The demand for revenues raises tax levels that not only drive away successful men like Mickelson but also other investors. It also causes payroll hikes thereby promoting the vicious cycle of poverty.
While concluding, the opinion by pro golfer Mickelson might aggravate many people; however, the truth raised by the statement can help in solving economic issues. Economic growth is essential; however, sourcing of funds should be a priority. Overdependence on tax if not checked could lead to massive poverty and inflation. High-class people can device several ways of exempting tax payment including unworthy holidays. The question of who really pays taxes becomes handy at this point, as the significant segment paying taxes remains the low class. The article, therefore, is a dissection of the unfair tax system.

Work cited
Tarkenton, Fran. USA Today. Tarkenton: Mickelson was right on taxes, 4 Feb. 2013. Web 5 Oct. 2013. < http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/02/03/fran-tarkenton-on-mickelson-and-taxes/1881459/>

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