'Conservative claims about taxes have been a staple of American politics for many decades. They can sound appealing (who does not want to pay lower taxes?) and even reasonable (government is surely wasteful, and taxes choke economic activity). But facts, Campbell shows, tell us otherwise. At last, here is the definitive debunking of those myths.' Francesco Duina, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology, Bates College

'We swim in a world of fake news. This brilliant book on tax-totally simple, utterly devastating-destroys one myth after another, bringing us back to reality. I pray that this book reaches the largest possible audience.' John A. Hall, Emeritus James McGill Professor of Sociology, McGill University

'There are many myths and misunderstandings about taxation in the US. John Campbell's fine book remedies this situation by providing facts and evidence. His clear, lively, and well-documented discussion allows readers to gauge for themselves if taxes are indeed high or unfair, whether they encourage government waste, and whether tax cuts unleash economic growth. Anyone interested in taxation will want to read this book.' Bruce G. Carruthers, John D. MacArthur Professor, Northwestern University