How do the concepts of gross income and exclusions reflect the underlying principles of equity and efficiency in the tax system?Provide 2 - 3 examples of different types of income and exclusions, and discuss how these examples illustrate the balance (orimbalance) between ensuring fairness among taxpayers and promoting economic growth.

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CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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