U.S. Healthcare System Ranks Seventh Worldwide — Innovative but Fiscally Unsustainable
Spending on healthcare in the United States has far outpaced other major healthcare systems without yielding better outcomes.
Read MoreInfographic: How Are Capital Gains Taxed?
The capital gains tax, which is a levy on said profits, is categorized as part of individual income tax revenues, but it is administered at a lower rate than ordinary income.
Read MoreSocial Security Faces Serious Financial Shortfalls and Other Takeaways From the Trustees Report
Without reform, the Social Security Trust Funds will soon be depleted and unable to pay full benefits.
Read MoreWhat Are Earmarks and What Purpose Do They Serve?
Earmarks have been controversial, but nevertheless were reinstated by Congress in 2021 after a 10-year moratorium.
Read MoreWhat Are Treasury’s “Extraordinary Measures” on the Debt Ceiling?
When the government reaches its debt ceiling, the Treasury can use various accounting maneuvers, so-called “extraordinary measures,” to forestall a default.
Read MoreBudget Basics: The National Flood Insurance Program
The National Flood Insurance Program is run by the federal government to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures.
Read MoreQuiz: How Much Do You Know About the U.S. Tax System?
The lengthy and complex United States tax code can be difficult to understand. Take our quiz to see how much you really know.
Read MoreNo Tax on Social Security Would Weaken Both Social Security and Medicare
Republicans in Congress are considering several new tax cuts that would reduce federal revenues by trillions of dollars over the next decade.
Read MoreSocial Security Reform: Options to Adjust Benefits
A well-designed benefit reduction policy would improve the equitability by better balancing the payouts between low- and high-income earners, say proponents.
Read MoreHow Much Can the Administration Really Save by Cutting Down on Improper Payments?
Cutting down on improper payments could increase program efficiency, bolster Americans’ confidence in their government, and safeguard taxpayer dollars.
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