Tax Policy Center

Donald Trump

Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms: TaxVox

Trump's Familiar Tax Plan Would Add Trillions to the Debt

As usual, President Trump did a masterful job creating sense of drama in the buildup to his announcement today of his current tax agenda. But...
April 26, 2017Howard Gleckman
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms: TaxVox

The Public Does Not Seem to be Clamoring for a Tax Cut

Just as politicians and pundits are talking more about a tax cut and less about tax reform, the public seems happier with...
April 18, 2017Howard Gleckman
Business Taxes: TaxVox

President Trump’s Ever-Evolving Views on International Taxes

In an interview yesterday with Maria Bartiromo of Fox Business, President Trump suggested he’d propose a “reciprocal tax” on foreign imports. It is not clear...
April 13, 2017Howard Gleckman
Business Taxes: TaxVox

The White House’s (Very Brief) Flirtation with a Market-Based Solution to Climate Change

For a brief shining moment the other day, it looked as if the Trump Administration was considering a carbon tax. Combined with its aggressive effort...
April 7, 2017Howard Gleckman
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms: TaxVox

No, Tax Reform Is Not Easier Than Rewriting the Health Law

Following the collapse of the House GOP health plan, President Trump and many congressional Republicans say they will pivot to tax reform. Passing that initiative,...
March 27, 2017Howard Gleckman
Federal Budget and Economy: TaxVox

Asking the IRS To Do More With Less, Again

President Trump wants the IRS to “combat identity theft, prevent fraud, and reduce the deficit through the effective enforcement and administration of tax laws,” according...
March 16, 2017Howard Gleckman
Individual Taxes: TaxVox

Lessons From Donald Trump’s Tax Return And The AMT

It turns out that Donald Trump and I are members of the same club. Who knew? But this one is somewhat less exclusive than, say,...
March 15, 2017Howard Gleckman
Individual Taxes: TaxVox

How Russia and the Affordable Care Act Are Killing Tax Reform

Tax reform was always going to be a tough sell in 2017. But now, thanks to the seemingly bottomless controversy over the Trump campaign’s Russia...
March 6, 2017Howard Gleckman
Federal Budget and Economy: TaxVox

Trump's Fiscal Math Problem

This week, the Trump Administration said it would ask Congress for big increases in defense spending which it would finance by...
March 1, 2017Howard Gleckman
Business Taxes: TaxVox

How Much Politicking Could Churches Do If Trump "Destroys" The Johnson Amendment?

Last week President Trump vowed to “get rid of and totally destroy” the Johnson amendment —a law that bars 501(c)(3) organizations including houses of worship...
February 9, 2017Howard Gleckman