CMCp.m. - Thursday Nov 4 - "An Inconvenient Tax" Film and discussion

"An Inconvenient Tax"

Film screening and discussion featuring Dr. Jason Seligman, Bill LaFayette, William Shkurti and Brian Rothenberg.

Albert Einstein once wrote, "The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax." The product of 95 years worth of additions, subtractions, deductions, and exclusions, it has become such a headache that many are calling for it to be drastically simplified or even removed all together.

Political favoritism, ineffective social programs, and economic manipulations all reveal the need for tax reform. But how can Americans decide the best way to change the income tax when few people even understand the code or the vast extent to which it truly affects the country? An Inconvenient Tax explores the history of the income tax and brings to light the causes of its many complexities. The film follows the tax through wars, economic booms, and some of the most significant presidencies in U.S. history.

To help crack the code, the film employs the country's top economic experts, commentators, and political voices. Noam Chomsky, Steve Forbes, Joseph Thorndike, Mike Huckabee, Charles Rossotti, Dave M. Walker, Neal Boortz, Michael Graetz, Daniel Shaviro, Leonard Burman, and others discuss not only the problems America faces in the tax code, but also give valuable insights on how to move forward. "An Inconvenient Tax" provides a crucial, honest look at the income tax. For the first time ever, Americans can engage in the tax debate with confidence and perhaps discover a new way to tax. Written by Life Is My Movie Entertainment

Location: Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad St. Registration and social from 5:30 - 6:00, screening from 6:00 - 7:30 and the program from 7:45 - 8:30.

Walking, biking or bussing is suggested but parking, as available, is FREE for this event at the Athletic Club lot located on 4th Street between Broad and State.

Admission: $5 for Metro Club and OSU/Glenn School students, $10 for guests and public; includes hot dog buffet and parking as available. Cash bar.

Presented in partnership with: The John Glenn School of Public Affairs

With support from: alive! * ACC * Columbus Underground