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Voters' Fiscal Guide 2020
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
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Understanding the Budget: Revenues
The federal government finances its operations with taxes, fees, and other receipts collected from many different sectors of the economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/revenues
Blog Posts
Jul 16, 2021
What to Know About the New Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments
A key provision of the ARP advances half of the expected credit for 2021 in periodic payments, which have now begun.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/07/what-to-know-about-the-new-monthly-child-tax-credit-payments
Blog Posts
Jul 16, 2021
Does Lowering or Raising Corporate Taxes Affect How Businesses Invest in the Economy?
Adjustments to the U.S. corporate income tax system could influence the level of domestic investment, economic growth, and hiring; such adjustments would also alter the amount of revenues collected by the federal government, which would have an effect on the nation’s fiscal outlook.
Explainers
Jul 14, 2021
How Is K-12 Education Funded?
Public schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade are financed through a combination of local, state, and federal dollars in proportions that vary across and within states.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-is-k-12-education-funded
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Jul 8, 2021
Where taxes came from in 2020
The federal government collects revenue from a variety of sources.
Blog Posts
Jul 7, 2021
What’s in the American Families Plan?
President Biden’s budget for fiscal year 2022 outlines new details of the American Families Plan (AFP), a $1.7 trillion package including major new investments in education, childcare, healthcare, and family leave.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/05/whats-in-the-american-families-plan
Blog Posts
Jul 6, 2021
What Is the SALT Cap, and Why Do Some Lawmakers Want to Repeal It?
The deduction of state and local tax payments (known as SALT) from federal income taxes has been a subject of debate among economists and policymakers over the past few years — with significant implications for our budget and fiscal outlook.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/07/what-is-the-salt-cap-and-why-do-some-lawmakers-want-to-repeal-it
Blog Posts
Jun 21, 2021
What is the Stepped-Up Basis, and Why Does the Biden Administration Want to Eliminate It?
The step-up in basis is a provision in tax law that relates to how assets — such as stocks, bonds, or real estate — are valued and taxed after their owner passes away.
Blog Posts
Jun 8, 2021
How Does the Capital Gains Tax Work Now, and What Are Some Proposed Reforms?
While the capital gains tax affects anyone selling a capital asset, higher-income individuals are typically subject to the tax more so than average Americans.