The tax code is too complex, riddled with loopholes, and widely viewed as unfair. Now, a new President and Congress face the challenge of addressing these shortcomings while creating a new system that contributes to economic growth. Complicating matters further, President Bush’s tax cuts are due to expire in 2010, the alternative minimum tax will reach tens of millions of Americans if left alone, and lawmakers will be searching for revenue sources to help finance health care reform and other priorities.  With all of this as background, this day-long event — cosponsored with the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center (TPC) — will explore key tax issues that are, or should be, on the agenda of President-elect Obama and his new administration.