The treatment of carried interest continues to be one of the most controversial elements of the U.S. tax code.
SNAP is the largest federal program aimed at combating hunger and food insecurity among low-income Americans.
The Federal Reserve plays an important role in stabilizing the country’s economy.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released updated budget and economic projections, which incorporate the effects of higher interest rates, annual appropriations, and other recent legislative and economic developments.
The recent volatility in interest rates show that breaching the debt ceiling could make federal borrowing much more expensive.
The nation’s high and rising levels of debt can affect economic growth and pose a number of risks.
The percentage of income that Americans pay in taxes can vary widely and depend on many factors.
Compared to historical trends and other advanced economies, corporate tax revenues in the United States are low.
Many options exist to reduce the imbalance between spending and revenues, including additional taxes on wealthier Americans.
Healthcare spending in the United States totaled 18.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021.
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