Options for Reforming America’s Tax Code 3.0: A Policymaker’s Guide to Tax Reform Trade-Offs

The Tax Foundation has unveiled a critical new resource, Options for Reforming America’s Tax Code 3.0: A Policymaker’s Guide to Tax Reform Trade-Offs, providing an exhaustive analysis of 86 potential…

The Enduring Legacy of the “Better Way” Tax Plan: A Decade of Impact and the Road Ahead for U.S. Tax Reform

Ten years ago, a pivotal moment in American fiscal policy unfolded with the release of the “Better Way” Tax Plan, a comprehensive blueprint spearheaded by then-Speaker Paul Ryan and Ways…

Untangling the Labor Share Debate: Why Headlines Misrepresent Capital’s Slice of the Economic Pie

A prevailing narrative in economic discourse and media headlines suggests that capital is steadily capturing an ever-increasing portion of the U.S. economic pie, at the expense of labor. This widely…

Digital Assets Go Mainstream: US House Ways and Means Committee Proposes Landmark Tax Reforms to Navigate a Maturing Market

Investment in digital assets, long thought of as a niche interest reserved for enthusiasts, has unequivocally broken into the mainstream, prompting a critical re-evaluation of the United States’ approach to…

Europe’s Windfall Tax Saga: A Complex Response to Energy Crises and Economic Shifts

As the European Union’s economy navigates the tumultuous aftermath of the energy price shock triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once…

The Expanding Mandate for Personal Finance Education in U.S. Schools Faces a Critical Omission: Comprehensive Tax Literacy.

As the new academic year commences across the United States, parents and students are adjusting to evolving educational landscapes, notably marked by a significant shift in curriculum priorities. Personal finance…

The Destination-Based Cash Flow Tax Remains a Strong Option for US Business Tax Reform

The Tax Foundation’s comprehensive analysis indicates that adopting a Destination-Based Cash Flow Tax (DBCFT) could yield a long-term Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increase of 1.4 percent. Beyond stimulating economic activity,…

The Unseen Tax Burden: How Nonresident Income Taxes Impact NFL Stars and Everyday Americans

There’s something you and I have in common with Patrick Mahomes, Bijan Robinson, Puka Nacua, and Jalen Carter. While it’s certainly not their extraordinary athleticism, widespread fame, or multi-million dollar…

Trump Unveils $5,000 Dividend Proposal Amidst Fiscal Scrutiny and Tariff Debate

At the Republican National Convention in Dallas, President Trump announced a significant economic proposal, promising payments of $5,000 to every adult citizen in the United States. This substantial financial pledge…

Three Facts Straightening Out the Debate Over Bonus Depreciation

The discussion surrounding bonus depreciation, a critical component of corporate tax policy, often suffers from mischaracterizations that obscure its fundamental economic purpose. Far from being a "special tax break," full…