TaxVox

The voices of Tax Policy Center's researchers and staff

Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Who'd Be Hit By Trump Cap on Itemized Deductions?

November 22, 2016 –
A key piece of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign tax plan was a cap on itemized deductions. The proposal, which would bar singles from deducting more...
Federal Budget and Economy

Six bipartisan opportunities for president-elect Trump

November 21, 2016 –
I have never believed that candidates should lay out detailed policy agendas in their campaigns. While broad outlines are helpful, the specifics are too complex...
Business Taxes

Taxing Multinationals Can’t Pay for Both Roads and Tax Rate Reductions

November 17, 2016 –
Aides to president-elect Donald Trump as well as key lawmakers are promoting a three-way deal that would include business tax reform, a tax break for...
State and Local Issues

Missouri voters were sold a bill of (taxable) goods

November 16, 2016 –
When states cannot expand their tax base to services, including online services, they often raise sales tax rates.
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Don’t confuse Trump’s tax cuts with tax reform

November 15, 2016 –
Have you noticed the subtle reframing of Donald Trump’s tax plan? During the campaign, it was a huge tax cut. Now, Trump and his congressional...
State and Local Issues

Why an unusual coalition defeated Washington state’s carbon tax initiative

November 14, 2016 –
Last Tuesday, Washington State voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have created the first carbon tax in the United States.
State and Local Issues

The next recession: are the states ready?

November 11, 2016 –
There will be another recession. The only question is when.
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Trump’s Campaign Rhetoric May Have Been Populist But His Tax Plan Isn’t

November 10, 2016 –
Donald Trump ran for president as a classic anti-establishment candidate , promising to stand up for regular Joes against the political and economic elites. He...
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Five Tax Policy Issues To Watch In The Trump Administration

November 8, 2016 –
Five Tax Policy Issues To Watch In The Trump Administration
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

How Trump could take advantage of his business tax loophole

November 7, 2016 –
Donald Trump’s proposal to slash tax rates on unincorporated businesses would create huge incentives for income tax avoidance and evasion, and his own behavior illustrates...