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Oct 2, 2018
Distribution of Tax Burden
All income groups pay taxes, but overall the U.S. tax system is progressive.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0210_distribution_of_taxes
Press Releases & Statements
Sep 28, 2018
Peterson Foundation Statement on Tax Cuts 2.0
"Tax Cuts 2.0 is a fitting name, because this bill would add more than $2.0 trillion to our national debt over 10 years once it kicks in," Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
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Sep 14, 2018
The Size of Tax Expenditures
Corporate and individual tax expenditures are large in comparison to annual taxes collected, as well as to the government’s major programs.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0054_tax-expenditures-comparison
Press Releases & Statements
Sep 10, 2018
Peterson Foundation Statement on New Round of Tax Cuts
“Another round of tax cuts financed with borrowed money is doubling down on fiscal irresponsibility," said Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/09/peterson-foundation-statement-on-new-round-of-tax-cuts
Blog Posts
Sep 7, 2018
The Capital Gains Tax: What It Is and How Trump Wants to Change It
Capital gains are taxed at a lower marginal rate than ordinary income, but the value of that sale is not currently adjusted for inflation.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/08/the-capital-gains-tax-and-trumps-proposed-changes-explained
Blog Posts
Aug 13, 2018
Last Year's Tax Law Did Not Simplify the System — It Added More Tax Breaks
Last year’s tax legislation was a key opportunity to simplify the tax code, but in addition to adding significantly to our national debt, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act actually increased the number of tax breaks.
Blog Posts
Aug 8, 2018
How Have Tax Cuts Affected the Economy and Debt? Here’s What We Know So Far
The general consensus among economists is that the long-term effects of the TCJA will be higher debt and little change to underlying economic growth.
Press Releases & Statements
Jul 24, 2018
Peterson Foundation: More Debt is the Last Thing America Needs
“Lawmakers should absolutely take a second look at tax policy, not to extend the irresponsibility, but to implement reforms that actually improve our fiscal situation," said Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Blog Posts
Apr 23, 2018
The Two Reasons Long-Term Economic Growth Will Slow, and Why the Boost from Tax Cuts is Only Temporary
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will likely boost economic growth in the near term, the effects of the legislation are temporary.