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Apr 9, 2020
Where taxes came from in 2019
The federal government collects revenue from a variety of sources.
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Apr 1, 2020
Six Charts That Show How Low Corporate Tax Revenues Are in the United States Right Now
Compared to historical trends and other advanced economies, corporate tax revenues in the United States are at very low levels.
Blog Posts
Mar 17, 2020
Six of the Largest Tax Breaks Explained
Tax breaks totaled nearly $1.5 trillion in 2019. To put that in perspective, that’s more than the government spends on Social Security, defense, or Medicare.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/03/Six-of-the-Largest-Tax-Breaks-Explained
Blog Posts
Mar 11, 2020
Five Approaches to Taxing Wealth in the United States
A number of current and former candidates have suggested adding new sources of revenue through various types of taxation of wealth.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/03/five-approaches-to-taxing-wealth-in-the-united-states
Explainers
Mar 11, 2020
What Is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a measure administered through the tax code to address poverty. It was first enacted in 1975 on a temporary basis amid broader debates about welfare reform and had the primary goal of encouraging people to obtain employment.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit
Explainers
Mar 11, 2020
What Is the Child Tax Credit?
The child tax credit (CTC) is a measure administered though the tax code that is designed to make raising children more affordable by easing the financial burden faced by families.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-child-tax-credit
Blog Posts
Mar 5, 2020
How Do Marginal Income Tax Rates Work — and What if We Increased Them?
Some lawmakers favor substantial increases to marginal tax rates. Let’s look at how marginal tax rates and brackets work.
Blog Posts
Mar 3, 2020
What is a Wealth Tax, and Should the United States Have One?
A wealth tax would impose a levy on assets owned by an individual or household — as opposed to, for example, an income tax.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/01/what-is-a-wealth-tax-and-should-the-united-states-have-one
Blog Posts
Mar 3, 2020
Four Simple Scenarios That Show How Marginal Rates and Tax Breaks Affect What People Actually Pay
As the 2020 campaign season swings into gear, the national debate about taxes — including tax rates, tax types, and tax fairness — is gaining prominence.
Charts
Mar 2, 2020
Major Tax Expenditures
Six popular tax provisions accounted for a large majority of annual tax expenditures for individuals.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0009_largest-tax-expenditures