As more of these special preferences have been added to the tax code, more decision-making in our economy is tax-motivated rather than economically efficient.

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In making this decision, you should consider your individual aspirations, values, goals, academic interests, social and living preferences, parental influence and other important factors that help define who you are and where you want to go.

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