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Tax expert: Federal tax law shapes daily life and is being used to target DEI, professor says
Summary
Professor Darrell Jones said federal tax law affects life from 'cradle to grave' and warned that recent policy moves are using tax rules to target universities and businesses that practice diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Professor Darrell Jones, a tax scholar, said in a recorded interview that "the tax laws affect us from cradle to grave," arguing federal tax law touches major life events and social policy.
Jones told the program that while the tax code's primary purpose is to raise revenue to pay for services such as police, roads and bridges, it also influences social behavior and institutions. "Tax law is also crucial in influencing…
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