The personal income tax is a maze of twisty passages, all different. Those who navigate the maze successfully get big tax breaks. The rest pay the nominal tax rate. Is this fair? Or is the personal income tax a subsidy for the super rich in disguise? The answer is mixed; the analysis subtle. Many deductions offset the effects of others. Some cause hidden detriment, visible only to those with economic insight. Read the posts in this category and gain said insight for yourself. Learn the truly destructive nature of some of the most popular tax breaks if you dare. The tax code is more responsible for the current economic crisis than most people realize. [...]