That sound you heard this week is the sound of millions of Americans sharpening their pitchforks.
The ProPublica report "The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealth.
The story made waves in Washington, D.C., this week: The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax. ProPublica obtained private tax data from America s 25 wealthiest individuals, which revealed exactly how those people manage, through legal means, to pay far less income tax than most Americans and sometimes, none at all. ProPublica senior editor and reporter Jesse Eisinger explains how it works to NPR s Rachel Martin. After the story s publication, some lawmakers reacted with concern about the fairness of the tax code. Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, explains a proposal to make it more equitable. He spoke to NPR s Ailsa Chang. Additional reporting on the history of the income tax from NPR s daily economics podcast The Indicator and Steven Weisman s 2010 appearance on All Things Considered. In participating regions, you ll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what s goi
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