The Jewish View on Taxes

How much should we be paying in taxes? Are we paying too much? Too little? Is our tax system fair? What would a fair tax system look like? Tax policy can be complicated and often a source of political friction in society. We Jews have had to deal with tax policy in our communities for thousands of years. What do Jewish teachings say about tax policy? Who should pay? How much is the ideal amount? A fascinating discussion about the Jewish perspective on tax policy.