
Tax and Budget Policy
We are committed to promoting an economy that works for all, led by robust public investments and a more equitable tax code.

What We're Doing
Promoting a progressive, pro-growth tax code
We work toward advancing progressive tax reforms that support broad-based economic growth, raise revenue, and require the wealthy to pay their fair share. Areas of focus include improving the taxation of income from wealth, reforming corporate taxation, and improving the design of tax expenditures.
Supporting robust investments in people and public goods
We believe that public investment is a precondition to robust and inclusive growth. We advocate for U.S. budget policies that adequately invest in families and public goods such as climate, education, R&D, health care, and economic security—and for budget processes that facilitate sound fiscal policy.
Expanding tax credits that reduce poverty and benefit families
We work to expand vital tax credits, such as the child tax credit and earned income tax credit, that combat poverty; help families meet basic needs; improve the health, well-being, and future prospects of children; and reduce racial disparities.
Improving tax administration and enforcement
We seek to improve tax administration and enforcement and reverse years of Internal Revenue Service funding cuts. We are focused on ensuring that the IRS can hold wealthy and corporate tax dodgers accountable and provide quality service, including free tax filing, to ordinary, honest taxpayers.
Recent Work


Budget Reconciliation Is a Critical and Regularly Used Tool

Trump’s Tax Returns Show Why We Need to Fund Tax Enforcement

Trump’s Economy: 7 Broken Promises to Working Americans
Latest

Debunking Sen. Rick Scott’s Claims About Taxpaying Americans
Contrary to U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s claims, Americans already have “skin in the game” when it comes to federal taxes.

Budget Reconciliation Is a Critical and Regularly Used Tool
While both parties have used budget reconciliation for major priorities, Republicans have used it more aggressively to force through tax cuts.

Trump’s Tax Returns Show Why We Need to Fund Tax Enforcement
Seth Hanlon explains why the revelations about President Donald Trump's tax returns show that the IRS needs more funding to effectively address tax avoidance.

Trump’s Economy: 7 Broken Promises to Working Americans
The Trump administration has broken core promises to American workers, families, and seniors.

A Trump-approved government shutdown is a fitting end to Paul Ryan’s disappointing, hypocritical tenure
Seth Hanlon explains how the latest government shutdown fittingly highlights former House Speaker Paul Ryan's (R-WI) disappointing tenure.

Costs of Corruption: Tax Bill Leads to Higher Health Premiums and Big Tax Cuts for the Rich
The Trump administration and its allies in Congress gave massive tax cuts to the wealthy that were funded in part through health care sabotage.

The Trump-McConnell-Ryan Tax Plan: A Windfall for President Trump and His Cabinet
The Trump Cabinet would get billions of dollars back from the Trump-McConnell-Ryan tax plan.

The Romney Tax Plan Still Doesn’t Add Up
Even with his new idea to limit itemized deductions, the Republican presidential candidate still gives a windfall to the top 1 percent.

Sheldon Adelson’s Return on Investment
Seth Hanlon explains how billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson stands to benefit from Gov. Romney's proposed tax policies.

Romney Declares Corporate Loopholes Off the Table in Tax Reform
$1 trillion in corporate tax cuts would be paid for by reducing middle-class tax breaks, not corporate tax breaks, under Romney’s plan.