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Growing National Debt Sets Off Alarm Bells for U.S. Business Leaders
Debt rising unsustainably threatens the country’s economic future, and a number of business leaders have signaled their concern.
How Much Can the Administration Really Save by Cutting Down on Improper Payments?
Cutting down on improper payments could increase program efficiency, bolster Americans’ confidence in their government, and safeguard taxpayer dollars.
What Is R Versus G and Why Does It Matter for the National Debt?
The combination of higher debt levels and elevated interest rates have increased the cost of federal borrowing, prompting economists to consider the sustainability of our fiscal trajectory.
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Here’s How No Tax on Overtime Would Affect Federal Revenues and Tax Fairness
Excluding overtime pay from federal taxes would meaningfully worsen the fiscal outlook, while most of the tax benefits would go to the top 20% of taxpayers.
No Taxes on Tips Would Drive Deficits Higher
Eliminating taxes on tips would increase deficits by at least $100 billion over 10 years. It could also could turn out to be a bad deal for many workers.
Full Array of Republican Tax Cuts Could Add $9 Trillion to the National Debt
Fully extending the TCJA would cost approximately $5.0 trillion, while other elements of the Republican tax agenda also have large price tags over ten years.
Why Do Budget Baselines Matter?
Applying the current-policy baseline would not only be fiscally irresponsible in terms of this year’s tax debate, but it would set a dangerous precedent for the future.
Social Security Reform: Options to Raise Revenues
Here are the pros and cons for three approaches to increasing funds dedicated to Social Security.
Should the U.S. Change the Corporate Tax Rate in 2025?
Here’s why lawmakers lowered the corporate tax rate in 2017, how the lower rate impacted the U.S., and how the rate might be reformed in 2025.
Tax Cuts Then and Now: The Debt Is Much Higher
The United States was in a more sustainable fiscal position when lawmakers previously enacted tax cuts.