Tax Foundation to Host Critical Financial Literacy Webinar, Unpacking Post-Filing Season Tax Impacts and the Proposed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
As the annual tax filing season draws to a close, leaving tax considerations at the forefront of many Americans’ minds, the Tax Foundation’s educational arm, TaxEDU, has announced a pivotal…
2026 Capital Gains Tax Rates in Europe: A Comprehensive Analysis of Top Marginal Rates on Long-Held Listed Shares
Europe presents a highly diverse landscape for capital gains taxation in 2026, with top marginal rates on individuals owning long-held listed shares without substantial ownership ranging dramatically from a full…
Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes US Tariff Landscape, Mitigating Economic Impact of 2025 Trade Policies
The United States trade policy landscape underwent a significant transformation in early 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court decision that invalidated a substantial portion of the tariffs imposed by the…
The Myth of the Revenue-Competitiveness Trade-Off: How Smart Tax Design Drives Economic Growth
Policymakers frequently operate under the assumption that a fundamental choice exists between generating substantial tax revenue and cultivating a tax system that fosters economic competitiveness. This perceived dilemma often frames…
President Trump’s State of the Union to Highlight Divisive Economic Policies: Tariffs, Tax Reform, and Fiscal Debates
As President Trump prepares to deliver his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, anticipation is high for his remarks on the nation’s economic landscape.…
Excise Duties on Gas and Diesel in the European Union and the United Kingdom, as of January 1, 2026
The landscape of energy taxation across the European Union and the United Kingdom sees a critical juncture on January 1, 2026, as excise duties on gas and diesel continue to…
The Complex Landscape of U.S. Pass-Through Business Taxation: Navigating Reforms and Seeking Neutrality
The taxation of business income in the United States presents a labyrinthine challenge, marked by distinct treatments for different business forms and a constant evolution driven by legislative reforms. At…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of Its Far-Reaching Tax Reforms and Economic Impact
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), formally enacted in July 2025, represents the most substantial legislative overhaul of federal tax policy since the landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump-Era IEEPA Tariffs, Sparking Refund Scramble and New Trade Policy Uncertainty
Last Friday, in a landmark 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a significant blow to the trade policies of the previous administration, ruling against the President…
IRS Refund Activity Shows Early Trends for 2026 Filing Season Amidst Broader Context of Taxpayer Returns
As the 2026 tax filing season progresses, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reported issuing 28.7 million tax refunds as of February 20, 2026. This figure represents 68.6 percent of…

















