How taxing the wealthy could work

Tax cuts for the middle and working classes, and tax hikes for the rich. What's behind this trend? We ask Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen to explain his bill that eliminates federal income tax for many workers while hiking taxes for high earners. We also hear from a tax policy expert who has some reservations. The Indicator has a weekly newsletter! Be among the first to sign up now: npr.org/indicatornewsletter Related episodes: What if our income was taxed ... totally differently? Will the tax cuts pay for themselves? For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money,

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This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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