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The Other Social Security Issue: Disability Insurance

posted to TaxVox: the Tax Policy Center blog on Tue 18th Jun 13

Since the George W. Bush Administration, Social Security reform has been atopthe federal governments list of top policy challenges. But when people talk about Social Security, they usually have in mind the Old Age and Survivors piece of the program. There is
The Other Social Security Issue: Disability Insurance

posted to TaxVox: the Tax Policy Center blog on Tue 18th Jun 13

Since the George W. Bush Administration, Social Security reform has been atopthe federal governments list of top policy challenges. But when people talk about Social Security, they usually have in mind the Old Age and Survivors piece of the program. There is
Can Foundation Giving Relate Better to Societys Needs Over Time?

posted to TaxVox: the Tax Policy Center blog on Tue 18th Jun 13

Charitable organizations form a vital part of Americas safety net. Ideally, foundations would be able to make greater payouts in hard economic times when needs are greatest. Unfortunately, the design of todays excise tax on foundations undermines and in fact

Ryans Mystery Meat Budget

posted to TaxVox: the Tax Policy Center blog on Tue 20th Mar 12

I am weary of mystery meat. The latest serving was dished out today by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI), who released a fiscal plan that airily promises both trillions of dollars in tax cuts and a nearly balanced budget within a decade, but
How Much Revenue Would a Cap on Itemized Deductions Raise?

posted to TaxVox: the Tax Policy Center blog on Wed 17th Oct 12

In last nights debate, Mitt Romney repeated the idea that he could pay for much or all of the 20 percent rate reduction and other tax cuts in his tax plan by capping itemized deductions at $25,000. He had previously suggested a $17,000 cap in an interview and,
Feldsteins Analysis Doesnt Refute TPC Findings, It Confirms Them

posted to TaxVox: the Tax Policy Center blog on Thu 30th Aug 12

In a recent paper, we showed that any revenue-neutral tax reform that included Governor Romneys specific tax cuts and that met his stated goal of not raising taxes on saving and investment would cut taxes for households with income above $200,000 and would

10 Tuesday PM Reads

posted to The Big Picture on Tue 14th May 13

My afternoon traffic court reads:Markets and Memory Banks:Why Investors Cant Imagine a Collapse of the Bond Market (Total Return) This Time Its Different, Really (Money Beat)Don’t just do something, sit there! In Soccer and Investing, Bias Is Toward Action
Tax increases

posted to Angry Bear on Tue 30th Apr 13

Joseph Rosenberg of Tax Policy Center notes that the chained cpi changes taxes for ppeople as well:Obama Budget Plan Results In ‘Back Door’ Tax Increase For Middle-Class Households: Analysis:For those looking to put the woes of Tax Day behind them,
Whats the Mix of Spending and Revenue in the Presidents Deficit Reduction Proposal?

posted to Donald Marron on Fri 12th Apr 13

President Obamas budget identifies a group of policies as a $1.8 trillion deficit reduction proposal. I found the budget presentation of this proposal somewhat confusing; in particular, it is difficult to see how much deficit reduction the president wants to