COVID-19 economy

Improving State Tax Collections Don’t Let Congress Off the Hook on COVID-19 Relief

As the lame duck Congress considers further stimulus for an economy that is rebounding but still deeply troubled , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)...

November 19, 2020Tracy Gordon

Individual Taxes: TaxVox

COVID-19 Is Changing The Labor Market. Tax Policy Must Change Along With It.

The coronavirus recession has dealt a devastating blow to millions of US workers with consequences that could persist for years.

October 13, 2020Nikhita Airi

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COVID-19 Has Turned Much of What We Thought We Knew About City Finances Upside Down

For cities, the COVID-19 economy is turning many winners into losers.

September 29, 2020Tracy Gordon Richard C. Auxier Aravind Boddupalli

Federal Budget and Economy: TaxVox

Congress Could Provide Much Needed Assistance By Approving A New Round Of Cash Stimulus Payments

Congress continues to struggle to reach agreement on a new round of economic relief for millions of people suffering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

September 9, 2020Elaine Maag

Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms: TaxVox

Biden’s Tax Hikes May Be A Tough Sell In 2021. What If He Paired Them With Big Refundable Tax Credits?

The real question for Biden is how much of his ambitious tax plan could Congress realistically pass next year.

August 19, 2020Howard Gleckman

Federal Budget and Economy: TaxVox

Trump The Disrupter Takes Dead Aim At Social Security

Throughout the 3 ½ years of his presidency, Donald Trump has disrupted nearly every major institution of government, save one.

August 10, 2020Howard Gleckman

State and Local Issues: TaxVox

Lights Flashing, Sirens Blaring: State and Local Governments Need Federal Aid

Congress is nowhere near an agreement on how much additional federal aid to send to state and local governments. It’s been a worrying situation for months. Now, we should be alarmed.

August 5, 2020Renu Zaretsky

Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms: TaxVox