Racial Inequity in the Tax System

Racial inequality is pervasive throughout the legal system, and the effects of disparate racial impact can be observed in the U.S. tax system. Tax breaks that favor the rich, like the capital gains preference, disproportionately benefit members of white households. Certain enforcement actions disproportionately impact members of racial minority households. This website, which will be updated regularly, contains resources for anyone interested in learning about the interaction of tax law and racial inequity. It contains academic research, stories from the popular press, blog posts, podcasts, testimony and additional resources.