The U.S. collects less revenue as a share of GDP than several other high-income countries such as Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Major tax expenditures tend to benefit high income taxpayers more than lower income groups.
Viewed in aggregate, our tax system is generally progressive.
79% agree that a presidential candidate from their party should make the debt one of the top 3 priorities of his or her campaign.
Soaring from $255 billion in 2016 to $830 billion in 2026.
Up to Us kicks off at colleges and universities across the country, with three weeks of nonpartisan campaigns to raise awareness about the national debt.
A range of coverage & analysis looking at what this news means for America's long-term fiscal outlook
The outlook for the federal budget has worsened considerably since last year.
An analysis of the findings, and the official Foundation statement from President and CEO Michael A. Peterson.
Detailed analysis of the fiscal impact of the Fed's December 2015 rate increase.
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