ManusJustus on 11 November 2010
During World War II, taxpayers with incomes over $1 million faced a top rate of 94 percent.
Economc Act of 1981, Reagan brought the top tax bracket down to 50 percent.
Tax Reform Act of 1986, Reagan brought the top statutory tax rate down from 50 percent to 28 percent.
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