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Federal Budget and Economy: TaxVox

Obama-Era Tax Reform: RIP

If you still thought there was any chance Congress would pass tax reform before the next election, you can officially abandon hope. In an online interview published Sunday on Morning Consult , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) hammered the last nail in the coffin. Asked about his
June 8, 2015Howard Gleckman
Individual Taxes: TaxVox

An Upcoming Debate on Whether Private Equity Should Pay Higher Taxes

If you are looking for a break from the dreary debate over the budget, our friends at Tax Analysts will be holding a roundtable discussion...
September 24, 2013Howard Gleckman
Individual Taxes: TaxVox

Is the U.S. Tax System Fair?

These days, some people want to impose a new Buffett tax on millionaires while others are outraged that low income people pay no income taxes...
May 3, 2012Howard Gleckman
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms: TaxVox

Two Good New Books on Tax Reform

If you are interested in a serious but accessible look at my favorite topic—tax reform—check out two new books. One, The Benefit and the Burden...
March 6, 2012Howard Gleckman