Taxing the Rich: The Capital Gains Tax

The two speakers presented their views on capital gains tax legislation in a debate format. The question was: Should capital gains be the s… read more

The two speakers presented their views on capital gains tax legislation in a debate format. The question was: Should capital gains be the subject of the same taxation as ordinary income? From the 1920s through 1986 with the passage of the Tax Reform Act, capital gains were taxed at a rate lower than ordinary income. close

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Taxing the Rich: The Capital Gains Tax

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Program ID:
17507-1
Category:
National Press Club
Format:
National Press Club Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 10, 1991 | 12:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 13, 1991 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Apr 10, 1991 | 12:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 10, 1991 | 7:39pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 13, 1991 | 11:55am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 13, 1991 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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