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Do state sales tax holidays help retailers and consumers with lower incomes? Here’s what the research says
Sales tax holidays are a perennial occurrence in many states. But do they stimulate economic growth? We take a look at what the research says about four common claims about them.
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How racial and ethnic biases are baked into the U.S. tax system
Research shows how tax policy at all levels of government affects taxpayers — and their ability to build wealth — differently by race and ethnicity.
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Federal tax evasion: Why it matters and who does it
Every tax season people try to get out of paying the full share of what they owe the U.S. government in income taxes. Here are a few basic ins and outs of federal tax evasion.
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Tax cuts for bottom 90% of earners spur job growth, research finds
Employment increases after taxes are cut for most income earners — but not when tax cuts target the top 10% of earners — according to recent research in the Journal of Political Economy.
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Higher taxes, more violence against black politicians during Reconstruction era
A new paper out of the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that for each additional dollar in per capita tax revenue collected in 1870, a black politician was 25% more likely to experience violence.
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The estate tax: Understanding the GOP’s repeal proposal
Death and taxes: They’re not only unavoidable; for the very rich, they’re also inseparable. The estate tax — the “death tax” to critics — is a levy on your property
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Closing tax loopholes: Explainer and reporting resources
Politicians looking to reform America’s tax system often talk about closing loopholes and cutting deductions. What does this mean? And who is lobbying against the changes?
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Taxing sugar instead of soda prompts healthier food purchases
A new study suggests taxing sugar instead of soda is a more effective way to help people cut calories.
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Agriculture subsidies jump 59%: New report on the farm bill
Agriculture subsidies and food stamps are wrapped into one five-year law that costs taxpayers about $100 billion per year. A government report looks at how the current farm bill is faring.
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