FISCAL BLOG

SNAP is the largest federal program aimed at combating hunger and food insecurity among low-income Americans.

The treatment of carried interest continues to be one of the most controversial elements of the U.S. tax code.

Because government shutdowns are unique to the U.S., it is helpful to understand their history, why they occur here, and how peer countries avoid them.

One of the most fundamental responsibilities of the federal government is to set and pass a budget every year, allocating funding towards the nation’s needs and priorities.

A continuing resolution is a temporary funding measure that Congress can use to fund the federal government for a limited amount of time.

As the largest program in the federal budget, Social Security is a critical part of our nation’s fiscal picture and vital to millions of elderly recipients.

Site neutrality refers to the idea that patients should pay the same price for the same services regardless of where the service is performed.

While the capital gains tax affects anyone selling a capital asset, higher-income individuals are typically subject to the tax more so than average Americans.

The combination of higher debt levels and elevated interest rates have increased the cost of federal borrowing.

The primary deficit focuses on the difference between government revenues and spending, excluding interest payments. Learn more about the U.S. primary deficit.