House Appropriations Committee Actions Threaten To Block a Public Option for Online Tax Filing ArticleJul 10, 2023 House Appropriations Committee Actions Threaten To Block a Public Option for Online Tax Filing A hostile rider would bar efforts to create a no-cost filing option that would save taxpayers money. Jul 10, 2023 Jean Ross, Crystal Weise
House Bill Would Slash Business Taxes and Undermine Efforts To Stem Profit Shifting ArticleJun 20, 2023 House Bill Would Slash Business Taxes and Undermine Efforts To Stem Profit Shifting A new House Republican proposal would cut business taxes, expanding the primary cause of the nation’s increasing debt ratio. Jun 20, 2023 Jean Ross
Biden Tax Proposals Would Correct Inequities Created by Trump Tax Cuts and Raise Additional Revenues ReportApr 14, 2023 Biden Tax Proposals Would Correct Inequities Created by Trump Tax Cuts and Raise Additional Revenues President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 tax proposal would impose new taxes on unearned income, while improving the child tax credit. Apr 14, 2023 Jean Ross
Bank Failures Highlight Need for a Strong and Independent CFPB ArticleApr 10, 2023 Bank Failures Highlight Need for a Strong and Independent CFPB The CFPB faces legal and political challenges amid instability in the banking system. Apr 10, 2023 Lilith Fellowes-Granda, Crystal Weise
Tax Cuts Are Primarily Responsible for the Increasing Debt Ratio ReportMar 27, 2023 Tax Cuts Are Primarily Responsible for the Increasing Debt Ratio Without the Bush and Trump tax cuts, debt as a percentage of the economy would be declining permanently. Mar 27, 2023 Bobby Kogan
The ‘Fair Tax’ Act Would Radically Restructure the Nation’s Tax System in Favor of the Wealthy ArticleFeb 8, 2023 The ‘Fair Tax’ Act Would Radically Restructure the Nation’s Tax System in Favor of the Wealthy The Fair Tax Act would replace federal income and payroll taxes with a national sales tax, slashing federal revenues and cutting taxes on the wealthy. Feb 8, 2023 Jean Ross, Kyle Ross
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future ArticleDec 12, 2022 The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration. Dec 12, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Congress should prioritize families over corporate tax breaks In the NewsNov 3, 2022 Congress should prioritize families over corporate tax breaks Jean Ross urges lawmakers to prioritize the child tax credit over corporate tax breaks. Nov 3, 2022 The Hill Jean Ross
Child Tax Credit Improvements Must Come Before Corporate Tax Breaks ArticleOct 25, 2022 Child Tax Credit Improvements Must Come Before Corporate Tax Breaks To sustain recent reductions in child poverty, Congress should prioritize improvements to the child tax credit over corporate tax breaks in year-end tax negotiations. Oct 25, 2022 Jean Ross, Kyle Ross
What You Need To Know About Inflation and the Inflation Reduction Act ArticleOct 6, 2022 What You Need To Know About Inflation and the Inflation Reduction Act The Inflation Reduction Act will help reduce costs, create jobs, and ensure corporations pay their fair share in taxes. Oct 6, 2022 Rose Khattar, Tymoni Correa-Buntley
The Inflation Reduction Act: What It All Means Past EventSep 14, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act: What It All Means Please join the Center for American Progress for a multipanel discussion with OMB Director Shalanda Young, one of the key officials responsible for implementing the IRA, and everyday Americans about the Inflation Reduction Act and what it will mean for the United States and the American people. Sep 14, 2022
5 Little-Known Facts About Taxes and Inequality in America ReportAug 30, 2022 5 Little-Known Facts About Taxes and Inequality in America Rich Americans face the lowest payroll tax rates and benefit from skewed income tax deductions, loopholes, and rate preferences. Aug 30, 2022 Nick Buffie
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