PPA603 Government Budgeting

Week 2 Discussion 1

One-Time Tax Rate

Real estate magnate Donald Trump once proposed a one-time tax of 14.25 percent on the net wealth of every American with more than $10 million. Would this be an efficient way to raise tax revenue? Why or why not? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Week 2 Discussion 2

 Social Services Initiatives

Should the Federal Government increase social services initiatives to improve the quality of life issues for the less fortunate ones. (For instance: 1) promoting training/educational assistance initiatives to help the unskilled workers obtain/hold jobs; 2) assist the elderly/homeless with affordable housing: 3) increase health insurance coverage for the poor.) 

Secondly, what impact would this have on the federal deficit? Is that a burden we should place on all of the citizenry? Why? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Lee, R.D. & Johnson, RW. (2008).  Public budgeting systems (8th ed.).  Sudbury, MA:  Jones and Bartlett.  ISBN: 9780763746681

Chapter 4: Budgeting for Revenues: Income Taxes, Payroll Taxes and Property Taxes

Chapter 5: Budgeting for Revenues: Transaction-Based Revenue Sources

Chapter 6: Budget Preparation: The Expenditure Side