Washington Prepares for the ‘Super Bowl of Tax’

Washington Prepares for the ‘Super Bowl of Tax’

Even with control of the White House and Congress up in the air, lawmakers and lobbyists are gearing up for a big debate next year over expiring measures in former President Donald Trump’s tax law. President Biden’s decision not to seek re-election is upending expectations about who will control Washington next year. But there is … Read more

Shapiro backs ‘aggressive’ corporate tax cuts in Pennsylvania as Harris campaign vets him for VP

Shapiro backs 'aggressive' corporate tax cuts in Pennsylvania as Harris campaign vets him for VP

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Ambler, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 2024.Hannah Beier | Getty ImagesPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro defended his support for “aggressive” corporate tax cuts, a position that could rankle some of his fellow Democrats but which has won him support from the state’s … Read more

A Harris Economy Could Prove More Progressive Than ‘Bidenomics’

A Harris Economy Could Prove More Progressive Than ‘Bidenomics’

At the first Democratic presidential debate in 2019, Kamala Harris, then a senator from California, unleashed a scathing critique of the Trump economy.The future vice president billed President Donald J. Trump’s tax cuts as a giveaway to the rich, argued that the booming stock market was leaving the middle class behind and warned that his … Read more

Here’s where Kamala Harris could stand on tax policy, experts say

Here's where Kamala Harris could stand on tax policy, experts say

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event at Westover High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on July 18, 2024.Allison Joyce | Afp | Getty ImagesWith President Joe Biden officially out of the election, experts are watching for tax policy from Vice President Kamala Harris, the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.While Harris has … Read more

Where does Kamala Harris stand on key economic issues?

Where does Kamala Harris stand on key economic issues?

Is EU playing second fiddle to US, China on energy targets?

Is EU playing second fiddle to US, China on energy targets?

There’s a growing divergence between EU targets and national plans, and electrification is not happening quickly. Are voters turning their backs on the EU’s 2030 climate objectives? Year-to-date natural gas consumption is 3.1% down, to 195.6 bcm from 201.9 bcm in 2023. Milder weather has reduced household consumption. In general, the trend is downwards. Europe … Read more

Economist warns Americans over Biden’s potential tax hikes: ‘Scary’

Economist warns Americans over Biden’s potential tax hikes: 'Scary'

GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 32 | A Conversation with the Tax Foundation about Oregon Initiative Petition 17 [Podcast]

GeTtin' SALTy Episode 32 | A Conversation with the Tax Foundation about Oregon Initiative Petition 17 [Podcast]

In this episode of GeTin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is once again joined by Jared Walczak, vice president of state projects at the Tax Foundation, for a discussion of an Oregon ballot measure (IP17) that is on the verge of qualifying for the November election. If passed by voters, IP17 would amend Oregon’s Corporate Minimum tax by … Read more

JD Vance Knows Workers Pay the Corporate Income Tax in the Form of Lower Wages and Higher Prices – Americans for Tax Reform

JD Vance Knows Workers Pay the Corporate Income Tax in the Form of Lower Wages and Higher Prices - Americans for Tax Reform

Live from Milwaukee on Tuesday, Fox Business Network’s “The Bottom Line With Dagen & Duffy” show discussed Donald Trump and JD Vance’s opposition to tax increases, in contrast with high-tax Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. ATR President Grover Norquist noted that Vance understands working households get stuck paying the burden of the corporate tax in … Read more

‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

MILWAUKEE — Former president Donald Trump is trying to present a more worker-friendly vision of the Republican Party at this week’s convention, but he has continued to make clear in private that he views himself as the best choice for billionaires and big business, according to donors who have attended fundraising events.Even as Trump leans … Read more