Navigating the New Frontier of Nicotine: States Grapple with Taxation of Oral Nicotine Pouches Amidst Public Health and Revenue Concerns
Oral nicotine pouches have rapidly emerged as a significant disruptor in the nicotine consumption landscape, offering consumers a non-combustible alternative devoid of the harmful byproducts associated with traditional cigarettes. As…
Belgian Digital Tax Proposal Sparks Debate Amidst Warnings of Economic Distortion and Trade Friction
A comprehensive analysis presented to the Belgian Finance and Budget Committee on August 31, 2026, by economist Cristina Enache, has cast a critical light on Belgium’s proposed law from May…
The Ghost of the Bit Tax: Why 1990s Internet Taxation Debate Offers Crucial Lessons for Modern AI Tax Proposals
As US investment in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates at an unprecedented pace, a parallel surge has emerged in proposals to uniquely tax this transformative technology. These discussions echo a historical…
FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Heidi Overton Faces Pressing Reform Agenda at the Center for Tobacco Products
Last week, President Trump nominated White House domestic policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton to become the new Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If confirmed by the Senate,…
Trump Accounts: Unpacking the Complexities of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Signature Savings Initiative
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been the most consequential piece of economic legislation of President Trump’s second term in office, fundamentally reshaping significant portions of the…
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Fuel Taxation: A Deep Dive into State-Level Gas Taxes, Environmental Policies, and the Future of Road Funding
Gas taxes represent a fundamental aspect of American life, influencing the daily commutes and financial well-being of millions of drivers while serving as a critical revenue stream for public infrastructure.…
The Multi-Trillion-Dollar Ripple: How Rising US Borrowing Costs Reshape the Federal Fiscal Landscape and Tax Revenue Dynamics
US government borrowing costs are once again at the forefront of economic discourse, with significant implications for the nation’s financial health and future tax revenues. The benchmark 10-year Treasury interest…
What Five Revenue Raisers in the Options Guide Tell Us About Sound Tax Reform
The urgency of the fiscal situation cannot be overstated. The United States national debt has surpassed $34 trillion, a figure that continues to climb, driven by persistent annual deficits. The…
EU’s Windfall Tax Experiment: A Complex Balancing Act Amidst Energy Shocks and Economic Realities
The European Union finds itself once again grappling with the complex issue of windfall profit taxes as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East begin to constrain global oil and…
Empowering the Next Generation: The Imperative of Comprehensive Tax Education in Personal Finance Curricula
As a new academic year commences across the nation, parents, students, and educators are navigating the evolving landscape of K-12 education. A significant development this fall is the increasing integration…

















