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Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Would Joe Biden Raise Taxes on Low- and Moderate-Income Families? It Depends on What You Mean by Taxes

September 1, 2020 –
Is Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden proposing to raise taxes on low- and middle-income households? He emphatically says no. President Trump and his allies say...
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Donald Trump’s Bullet Point Tax Agenda

August 25, 2020 –
President Trump is formally kicking off his reelection campaign with a couple of pages of bullet points. It makes for a thin tax policy agenda.
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

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

August 19, 2020 –
The real question for Biden is how much of his ambitious tax plan could Congress realistically pass next year.
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

Senator Kamala Harris Proposed A Bold Tax Credit To Help Low- And Middle-Income Workers

August 13, 2020 –
As a senator, Kamala Harris has proposed broad legislation designed to raise the incomes of low- and middle-income workers via her LIFT the Middle Class Act.
State and Local Issues

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

August 5, 2020 –
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.
Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms

How Would A Second Round Of COVID-19 Rebates Affect Households?

July 30, 2020 –
It may be months before a vaccine against the COVID-19 virus is available to everyone. But it may be just a month or so before...
Federal Budget and Economy

There Will Be No Showdown Over The Next COVID-19 Stimulus Bill. Pelosi Already Won.

July 28, 2020 –
Looking forward to the great partisan battle over the next COVID-19 relief bill? You may be disappointed. Nancy Pelosi already has won.
Individual Taxes

Recraft The EITC To Help Parents Caring For Children Who Can’t Return To School Full-Time

July 28, 2020 –
As parents learn how many days (if any) their children will be in a physical school this fall, many are preparing to provide care for...
Individual Taxes

Congress Has Many Ways To Boost The Economy By Getting Cash Into People’s Pockets. Which One Is Best?

July 24, 2020 –
As Congress scrambles to pass another COVID-19 relief bill, it must decide how best to put money into the hands of people who are suffering...

The COVID-19 Crisis Reveals The President’s Misplaced Budget Priorities

June 9, 2020 –
Presidential Budgets reveal much about the priorities of an administration. President Trump’s fiscal year 2021 budget, released in early 2020, proposes almost no additional resources...