COVID-19

If We Give Everybody Cash To Boost The Coronavirus Economy, Let’s Tax It

Giving people cash is a great way to soften COVID-19’s economic blow. But it’s sparked a classic debate. Should the federal government give money to...

March 18, 2020Donald Marron

Federal Budget and Economy: TaxVox

Macroeconomic Policy In The Time Of COVID-19

COVID-19 poses a severe threat not only to public health but also to the overall U.S. economy. The Nation’s policy response should focus on three...

March 17, 2020Donald Marron

Individual Taxes: TaxVox

Using The EITC To Help Fight An Economic Slowdown

President Trump and some members of Congress are promoting a payroll tax cut to respond to the growing coronavirus outbreak. But if they are looking...

March 13, 2020Elaine Maag

Federal Budget and Economy: TaxVox

The Economics of Social Distancing, Or Why The Coronavirus Made Me Postpone My Pi Day Party

Pi Day is one of my favorite holidays, where I have a chance to celebrate math, pies, and puns. All of which I love. This...

March 13, 2020Leonard E. Burman

Individual Taxes: TaxVox

Six Reasons Why Trump’s Plan To Delay Tax Filing Won’t Help The Coronavirus Economy

President Trump says he wants to allow “certain” people and businesses to delay tax filing in an apparent effort to stabilize the economy in the...

March 12, 2020Howard Gleckman

Federal Budget and Economy: TaxVox

Targeted, Industry-Specific Tax Breaks Would Be A Terrible Response To Coronavirus

President Trump seems to want Congress to pass tax breaks for industries hard-hit by collapsing demand in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. While we...

March 11, 2020Howard Gleckman