Indexing income taxes as a fix for inflation debate grows
Washington reports that Congress eyes indexing income tax brackets exemptions and zero brackets to offset inflation. Senate Finance agrees with President Reagan on indexing starting 1985, while concerns arise about revenue losses and the broader cost of indexed benefits across Social Security, veterans, and other programs.
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