https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/16/why-lower-tax-rates-are-good-for-everyone/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 07:06:02 -0400<![CDATA[If Mr. Obama wants the Warren Buffetts and Justin Biebers to shoulder more of the nation&#8217;s tax burden, he would do well to pay attention to the history of tax rates. Over the past century, lower rates have shifted the tax burden onto high-income earners and away from the middle class while maintaining the tax code&#8217;s progressivity. &#8230;]]>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:45:46 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/16/why-lower-tax-rates-are-good-for-everyone-n97523