I used to write serious columns every April 15, but that’s too depressing. This decade (2021, 2022, 2023), I switched to sharing tax humor to commemorate the …
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I used to write serious columns every April 15, but that’s too depressing. This decade (2021, 2022, 2023), I switched to sharing tax humor to commemorate the …
As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched pilot programs throughout the U.S. for an unauthorized direct e-file program, Ways and …
When I give speeches about the global fight between tax competition and tax harmonization, especially when speaking in jurisdictions with good tax policy, …
The Laffer Curve’s Latest Victim: California The Laffer Curve is the common-sense notion that people respond to incentives. And even Paul Krugman admits this …
The IRS released new federal income tax brackets last week. Though marginal tax rates did not change, federal law requires the …
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel faced a grilling by lawmakers on Capitol Hill this past week, where he hinted that there’s …
The IRS released its strategic operating plan on April 6, describing its intentions for spending the nearly $80 billion of supplemental funding …
What if Tax Day didn’t have to be a hassle? You may not want to hear this, but in many …
The IRS has warned that many taxpayers should expect a smaller refund this tax season because of tax law changes …
by Dan Mitchell You can actually learn a lot about sensible tax policy by looking at the behavior of professional athletes and sports franchises. Simply …
by Dan Mitchell I regularly share reports that measure how states rank for economic policy. Economic Freedom of North America Freedom …
by Dan MitchellI wrote two months ago about Iowa lawmakers voting for a simple and fair flat tax. I explained how …
Just in case you wondered what we achieved in twenty years of training the Afghanistan military. It’s interesting that the …
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) urged lawmakers to reject a border carbon tax, which some are looking to include in Sen. …
by Dan Mitchell I recently explained the evolution of taxation – and the unfortunate consequences of income taxation – to a seminar in the country …
IRS changes course after Sen. Lee and Rep. Owens of Utah send letter on religious liberty After a June letter to …
Forget “stimulus” spending, these states are showing us a way local governments can actually boost their economies. Finally, some good …
By Dan Mitchell The bad news is that federalism has declined in the United States as politicians in Washington have expanded the size and scope …
The numbers vary wildly from state to state—including a few states that will surprise you. In the mood for a …
Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table,At which he’s fed.Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxesAre …
by Dan Mitchell Tax increases are bad fiscal policy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are politically unpopular. Indeed, many voices in …
by Dan Mitchell As an economist, I strongly oppose the wealth tax (as well as other forms of double taxation) because it’s foolish to …
This year, state relocation incentives are striking closer to home. Once the near-exclusive domain of economic development offices seeking to …
Just like last year, April 15 isn’t the official deadline this year for filing your annual tax return. But we’re …
President Biden’s just-released infrastructure proposal takes a “go big or go home” approach. Its various provisions have been tallied at …
by Dan Mitchell Thanks to globalization (as opposed to globalism), jobs and investment are now very mobile. This means the costs of bad policy …
by Dan Mitchell Last summer, I provided testimony to the United Nations’ High-Level Panel on Financial Accountability Transparency & Integrity. I touched on many …
by Dan Mitchell I’ve written favorably about the pro-growth policies of low-tax states such as Texas, Florida, and Tennessee, while criticizing the anti-growth policies …
What’s truly astonishing here is that AOC has been awarded an Economics degree. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is a perfect representation …
by Dan Mitchell Yesterday’s column featured some of Milton Friedman’s wisdom from 50 years ago on how a high level of societal capital (work ethic, …