Alan Auerbach, Columnist

Five Questions for Congress on Tax Reform

What to ask when the plan is revealed.

Pay close attention.

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Congressional leaders say they’re working on a corporate tax reform that will boost the U.S. economy. Yet -- as happened with efforts to dismantle Obamacare -- they’re keeping their plans under wraps until the last moment, with rumors and leaks serving as the main form of advance discussion. It’s thus crucial to have a framework, so we can quickly assess any proposals that emerge.

Here are five important questions: