The 2017 Tax Act not only harmed most Americans, but upstaged true, overdue reforms. Here are some key elements, as themes for both politics and policy.
Part V: The Future
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The Long Game on Taxes
It’s not too soon to start thinking about the tax reforms we need and the strategy for getting there.
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What Else Could We Do with $1.9 Trillion?
If we spent that money on infrastructure rather than tax cuts for the rich, we would get better economic performance and more good jobs.
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How to Restore Taxes on Inheritances
With the estate tax further weakened, is it time to pivot to an inheritance tax?
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Want to Expand the Economy? Tax the Rich!
If Democrats want to win big in November, they must do more than just renounce trickle-down economics. They need to replace it.