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Take a Walk on the Supply Side
Michael Ettlinger and John Irons outline the failures of supply side economic policies, which have not delivered economic success on par with progressive policies.
Progressive Growth
A new plan for the next administration to transform America's economy through clean energy, innovation, and opportunity.Other Tax Reform Features
June 1, 2009
Fixing Our Overseas Tax Rules
April 1, 2009
Charities Should Like Higher Tax Rates
Some charities oppose Obama’s plan to pay for health care, but if they win that argument they should champion higher tax rates, argues Michael Ettlinger.
February 23, 2009
Before the Bush Recession
Supply side tax cuts failed to deliver jobs and growth between 2001 and 2007, writes Joshua Picker.
February 10, 2009
The Elephant in the Room
Amending the alternative minimum tax in the recovery bill could mean half a million fewer jobs for American workers, writes Scott Lilly.
February 5, 2009
Corporate Tax Break Puts the Cart Before the Horse
The award for the least effect measure in the recovery and reinvestment package may go to the Net Operating Loss corporate tax break, writes Michael Ettlinger.
February 2, 2009
Interactive Map: The Recovery, for Children
These three interactive maps show how the education provisions, health benefits, and tax cuts in the recovery package will help American children.
January 26, 2009
Beyond the Beltway: Tax Cuts to Make Work Pay
This interactive map shows how the Recovery and Reinvestment Act would distribute the benefits of three key tax cuts to the states.
October 24, 2008
Public Opinion Snapshot: The Public Rejects Conservative Approaches to Taxes
Conservatives may call progressive tax plans “socialist,” but the majority of Americans want to repeal Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthy.
April 15, 2008
War and Taxes: Sharing the National Burden
April 15 should remind every American that sacrifices by our soldiers on the battlefield require sacrifices at home, too.
January 31, 2008
Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit 101
The Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are valuable tools for reducing poverty. What are they, and how can we improve their effectiveness?
November 15, 2007
Warrren Buffett: The Rich Need to Pay More Taxes
August 31, 2007
New Evidence on Old Idea That Works for the Poor
June 29, 2007
Private-Equity Guys Can Learn to Pay More Tax
May 23, 2007
You Can Still Stop the Madness!
CAP warned Treasury Secretary Paulson last year about the dangers of using private debt agencies to collect taxes. Alas, he didn’t listen.
April 23, 2007
No Alternative: Time to Fix the Tax Code
Surging sweep of Alternative Minimum Tax requires Congress to embrace comprehensive tax reform, says John Irons.
April 17, 2007
Tax Day in Bush’s America: Our President’s Alternative Minimum Tax Legacy
Scott Lilly examines President Bush's decision to give tax cuts to the wealthy rather than reduce the AMT burden on the middle class.
April 16, 2007
On This Tax Day, Push for Reform
As we round out another tax season, it’s a perfect time for Congress to overhaul the tax code. The current system is unfair and overly complex.
March 28, 2007
Fix the Health Care System: Raise Taxes
February 26, 2007
Greening American Tax Policy
Green programs could spur growth of new energy solutions and generate revenue that will reduce the deficit and spur the economy.
February 1, 2007
Declaring Open Source
A one-line patch to the U.S. Code would make open source software a charitable deduction. Now that’s a way to promote innovation.
January 23, 2007
Closing the Tax Gap
As the Senate Budget Committee discusses the tax gap, it must also be aware of the gap between the wealthiest and the less-so.
January 8, 2007
Green Revenue
December 19, 2006
Reexamining Tax Credits
Expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit would bring immediate relief to workers and working families.
December 7, 2006
Center for American Progress Action Fund Applauds Tax Reform Push
Comprehensive tax reform critical to meet national challenges and create a fair, simple, and pro-growth tax system.
December 7, 2006
CAPAF Applauds Tax Reform Push
Comprehensive tax reform critical to meet national challenges and create a pro-growth tax system that creates opportunity for all.
November 28, 2006
100 Days Agenda
The Center for American Progress Action Fund offers new ideas and policies for the 110th Congress during its first 100 days and beyond.
November 22, 2006
Creating a Fairer Tax Code
By Changing to the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, the new Congress can make the economy fairer for all.
November 17, 2006
The $871,000 Job Subsidy
The current administration has invented one of the most expensive—and least effective—job creation programs in U.S. history.
November 2, 2006
Economy Continues to Under Perform
Economic output, business investment, and employment are all still lower than averages of past recoveries.
October 12, 2006
Problematic Conclusions
President Bush says economic growth under his watch makes all of us more prosperous. It's not, but it could with key tax reforms.
October 3, 2006
We Can Do Better
After five years of steady economic growth, Americans shouldn't be struggling to make ends meet.
September 6, 2006
Stop the Madness!
History has proven the failure of hiring private agencies to collect for the IRS; it’s not too late to prevent another catastrophe.
June 28, 2006
A Fool's Compromise
June 5, 2006
The Estate Tax
June 1, 2006
Burdens of Wealth
May 17, 2006
Unseemly Tax Cuts
May 12, 2006
Veto the Anti-Growth Tax Plan
April 24, 2006
Comprehensive Tax Code Overhaul is Overdue
April 14, 2006
The Check Is in the Mail
March 23, 2006
Options for Tax Reform
March 20, 2006
Tax Reform Is Dead...Long Live Tax Reform!
March 13, 2006
An Open Source Tax Credit
February 16, 2006
Bush's Tax and Budget Policies Fail to Promote Economic Growth
January 30, 2006
Tax Reform: First, Do No Harm
November 27, 2005
Before Hurting the Poor, Look Elsewhere for Cuts
November 16, 2005
Robbing Banks Not Like Cutting Domestic Programs
November 1, 2005
Tax Reform Panel's Report Now in Treasury's Hands
October 28, 2005
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