Charles Sumner: “Another help will be found in the simplification of our system of…”

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Another help will be found in the simplification of our system of taxation, so that it shall be less complex and shall apply to fewer objects.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner advocates for a simpler tax system that is easier for citizens to navigate.

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Charles Sumner: “Another help will be found in the simplification of our system of taxation, so that it shall be less complex and shall…”