Who Pays Corporate Taxes?

Published August 18, 2021

Who bears the cost of corporate taxes? Many people believe corporate taxes do not affect individuals. But ultimately they are paid for by a combination of consumers, stockholders, and workers. 

Discussion Questions

  1. What is a corporate tax?
  2. How are corporations taxed differently?

 

Additional Resources

  • Watch as Milton Friedman discusses corporate taxes. Available here.

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Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman

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