Pareto-improving reforms of tax deductions

Dominik Sachs and Köhne, Sebastian
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Sebastian Koehne

No 14999, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers

Abstract: We analyze Pareto-efficient tax deduction rules for work-related expenses. Pareto efï¬ ciency dictates a strict rule for marginal deductions along the income distribution. An immediate implication is a recipe for designing Pareto-improving reforms. We apply our theory and simulate a Pareto-improving reform that introduces deductions for non-care household services (housekeeping, gardening, laundry) in the United States. The reform combines marginal deduction rates for household services between 55% and 85% with a slight increase in marginal tax rates.

Keywords: Optimal taxation; Tax deduction; Pareto-improving tax re (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D82 H21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020-07
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