Fiveable
Fiveable

Low taxes

Definition

Low taxes refer to reduced tax rates or smaller amounts taken from income, property, or goods by the government for public use.

Related terms

Laissez-faire: An economic theory that advocates minimal interference by government in the economy; often associated with low taxes.

Supply-side Economics: Economic theory suggesting lower tax rates will stimulate economic growth as businesses and individuals can reinvest their income into the economy.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: A major tax reform passed during President Trump's administration that significantly lowered corporate and individual tax rates.

"Low taxes" appears in:

Study guides (1)

  • AP US History - 4.2 The Rise of Political Parties and the Era of Jefferson

collegeable - rocket pep

Are you a college student?

  • Study guides for the entire semester

  • 200k practice questions

  • Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab


Fiveable
About Us

About Fiveable

Blog

Careers

Code of Conduct

Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

CCPA Privacy Policy

Resources

Cram Mode

AP Score Calculators

Study Guides

Practice Quizzes

Glossary

Cram Events

Merch Shop

Crisis Text Line

Help Center

Stay Connected


© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.

About Us

About Fiveable

Blog

Careers

Code of Conduct

Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

CCPA Privacy Policy

Resources

Cram Mode

AP Score Calculators

Study Guides

Practice Quizzes

Glossary

Cram Events

Merch Shop

Crisis Text Line

Help Center

© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.