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The Importance Of Stanley Surrey’s Tax Legacy

You may have never heard the name Stanley Surrey, but anytime you read about the efficacy of tax policy, the analysis likely reflects his legacy...

January 10, 2024C. Eugene Steuerle

Individual Taxes: TaxVox

Strange Love: Or, how I learned to stop complaining and like the tax code

We spent the better part of a beautiful, sunny weekend working on our taxes. We were among friends, if social media offers any indication: So many Facebook posts, so many sad or angry emojis expressing resignation or frustration.

April 5, 2017Renu Zaretsky

Individual Taxes: TaxVox

Transparency, Tax Returns, and Tax Reform: An Open and Shut Case?

The New York Times expose on Donald Trump’s apparent use of real estate tax losses to avoid paying income taxes for years has the political world abuzz. But the revelation raises another interesting question: Should any of our tax returns be private?

October 4, 2016Renu Zaretsky