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…

The True State of Labor’s Share: A Deeper Dive Beyond Conventional Metrics

For years, economists, journalists, and policymakers have pointed to a specific labor share of income series from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as a primary indicator that capital is…

Modernizing Digital Asset Taxation: House Ways and Means Committee Proposes Comprehensive Reforms Amidst Mainstream Adoption

Investment in digital assets, long thought of as a niche interest reserved for enthusiasts, has definitively broken into the mainstream. By 2026, approximately one in five US adults reports being…

A Decade Since "A Better Way": Reflecting on the Blueprint for America’s Largest Tax Overhaul in 30 Years

Ten years ago, a pivotal moment in American fiscal policy unfolded with the release of the "Better Way" Tax Plan by then-Speaker Paul Ryan and Ways and Means Chairman Kevin…