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Federal Budget and Economy

Another Way to Target Pandemic Relief Payments: Help Those Who Were Financially Hurt the Most In 2020

February 1, 2021 –
Some Senate Republicans say they want to scale back President Biden’s proposed $1,400 relief payments. Last week, my Tax Policy Center colleague Howard Gleckman proposed...
State and Local Issues

Big Tax Hikes and Lots of Sin: Your Guide to 2020’s State Ballot Measures

October 27, 2020 –
There are a lot of state ballot measures affecting tax policy this year.
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...
Individual Taxes

HEROES Act Would Expand The EITC For Childless Workers And Help Fight Recession

June 3, 2020 –
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act , HEROES Act, would substantially increase the earned income tax credit (EITC) for workers without children...
Federal Budget and Economy

Is The Stimulus Rebate A Universal Basic Income?

March 25, 2020 –
Congress is about to pass a massive economic stimulus package that will, among other things, send cash to most American households. The so-called rebates amount...

Budget Blues For Tax Administration

January 13, 2020 –
The fiscal 2020 budget signed into law December 20 is a big disappointment for tax administration, continuing the over 20 percent inflation-adjusted decline in IRS...