The European Union’s Revised Tobacco Excise Directive: A Test of National Sovereignty and Public Health Strategy
The European Union’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) has ignited a significant debate across Brussels and national capitals, raising fundamental questions about the delicate balance between EU…
The Bit Tax and AI: A Cautionary Tale for Policymakers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
As U.S. investment in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates at an unprecedented pace, so too have a growing number of proposals to uniquely tax AI technologies and the burgeoning industry surrounding…
Europe Braces for Significant Alcohol Tax Reforms by 2026: A Shift Towards Alcohol Content-Based Levies
The European alcohol industry and consumers are anticipating substantial shifts in excise taxation as early as 2026, driven by a growing consensus among policymakers to modernize outdated systems. The core…
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,…

















