TaxVox

The voices of Tax Policy Center's researchers and staff

Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Five Questions to Ask When You Look at a Presidential Candidate’s Tax Plan

December 29, 2015 –
I recently suggested that voters look seriously at the tax proposals being touted by presidential candidates, even though those plans have little...
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Trump Would Slash Taxes for the Top 0.1 Percent By An Average of $1.3 Million, Add Nearly $10 Trillion to the Debt

December 22, 2015 –
Donald Trump’s tax plan would add $9.5 trillion to the national debt from 2016 to 2026 and another $15 trillion in the following decade (before added...
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Federal Budget and Economy

The TaxVox Lump of Coal Awards for the Ten Worst Tax Ideas of 2015

December 21, 2015 –
It is time for TaxVox’ s annual Lump of Coal awards for the worst tax ideas (or most depressing tax stories) of 2015. As always, choosing the Top 10...
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Federal Budget and Economy

The Hidden Agenda Behind This Year’s Tax Extender Bill

December 16, 2015 –
While Republican presidential hopefuls were debating in Las Vegas, congressional leaders announced they had agreed to restore and extend dozens of...
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Why You Should Pay Attention to the Presidential Candidates’ Tax Proposals

December 15, 2015 –
The presidential election is nearly a year away, but many candidates have already rolled out detailed tax reform plans. On the GOP side, we’ve seen...
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Individual Taxes

Should Governments Tax Unhealthy Foods and Drinks?

December 14, 2015 –
With obesity and diabetes at record levels, many public health experts believe governments should tax soda, sweets, junk food, and other unhealthy...
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Hillary Clinton Proposes Tough New Curbs on Corporate Tax Inversions

December 10, 2015 –
Yesterday, Democratic presidential front runner Hillary Clinton proposed three steps to address the growing number of U.S. firms that combine with...
Business Taxes

Corporate Tax Inversions are Only Part of the Problem

December 10, 2015 –
The planned merger of Pfizer and Allergen to create an Irish parent company, a transaction often called an inversion, has rekindled concerns about U...
Individual Taxes

Reforming the Child Tax Credit for Low-Income Workers

December 9, 2015 –
Congress could significantly help low-income families with children by making current eligibility rules for the Child Tax Credit (CTC) permanent. If...
Federal Budget and Economy

Bush’s Tax Plan Would Add $6.8 Trillion to the National Debt, Benefit High-Income Households

December 7, 2015 –
Jeb Bush’s tax plan would boost deficits by $6.8 trillion between 2016 and 2026 and overwhelmingly benefit the highest income taxpayers, according to...