Indianapolis Business Journal

April 15, the day synonymous with taxes, has come and gone, but the conversation about taxes, fueled by election politics and affordability concerns, keeps the topic top of mind for legislators and constituents.

Taxes play an integral, often controversial, role in our society. Without them, the government could not function. And while we might debate the federal government’s proper size, we generally agree the services it provides — national defense, infrastructure, public safety — are essential.