FISCAL BLOG

Federal programs that invest in children are not only critical to the health and well-being of the youngest Americans, but they can also provide long-term benefits to the nation’s economy.

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is estimated to cost about $400 million over 10 years.

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.

A fiscal commission would provide the space and structure for lawmakers to comprehensively review the entire budget and improve the fiscal path of the U.S.

On November 10, 2023, Moody’s Investors Service lowered its outlook on the United States’ credit rating from “stable” to “negative.”

Average income among households in the lowest fifth of the income distribution was $21,900, while income for households in the highest fifth averaged $357,800.

High healthcare spending is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it leads to better health outcomes. However, that is not the case in the United States.

Tax breaks totaled over $1.8 trillion in 2023. To put that in perspective, that’s more than the government spends on Social Security, defense, or Medicare and Medicaid.

A new paper from Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl examines ways to raise revenue from high-income Americans.

CBO now expects interest rates over the next two years to be higher than previously anticipated, according to new data released on December 15.