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Ignoring PAYGO, Lawmakers Move to Renew Tax Breaks

May 13, 2014

The House voted 274-131 earlier this month to make the Research and Development Tax Credit permanent without offsetting the cost. The vote was the first to renew one of the expired tax provisions known as “extenders.”Making this tax credit permanent…

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Extending Tax Breaks — and Deficits

May 6, 2014

With Congress back in session, some lawmakers have unfortunately focused their attention on once again renewing a group of temporary tax provisions that subsidize certain businesses and other special interests.The provisions -- known as “tax extenders” -- expired at the…

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‘Dead Men Ruling’ Offers Blunt Diagnosis But Also Hope

May 6, 2014

Despite its grim title of “Dead Men Ruling,” Eugene Steuerle’s new book offers an optimistic message about the nation’s future as he calls for greater fiscal responsibility and generational fairness.In a blog post discussing the book, Concord Coalition Executive Director…

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‘Dead Men Ruling’ Examines Harmful Fiscal Legacy, Yet Offers Hope

May 5, 2014

A book titled “Dead Men Ruling” is not the place you would expect to find an optimistic message about our nation’s future. That is the case, however, with a new book from budget expert Eugene Steuerle of the Urban Institute.…

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The Wrong Direction With Renewing Tax Extenders

Apr 8, 2014

Tax writers in the House and Senate are considering legislation to retroactively extend a number of tax provisions that expired at the end of last year. These provisions -- collectively known as “tax extenders” -- are temporary measures that, like…

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Camp’s Tax Plan: A Good Starting Point for Reform

Mar 5, 2014

The recent release of House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp’s detailed plan for comprehensive tax reform was unfortunately met with a collective shrug by his congressional colleagues in both parties.“By adding specifics to what is usually a hypothetical discussion,…

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Camp’s Tax Plan Is a Good Start, But Other Policymakers Must Join the Conversation

Feb 28, 2014

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) released a detailed discussion draft on comprehensive tax reform Wednesday that eliminates inefficiencies in the tax code and makes it simpler. The Concord Coalition commends Chairman Camp for his efforts. (more…)

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Ways and Means Chair Pushes Tax Code Overhaul

Feb 25, 2014

House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) is urging Republicans on the committee to support comprehensive tax reform, telling them in an email last Wednesday that he would release a first draft of his tax reform plan later this…

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The High Cost of Complexity in the Tax Code

Jan 14, 2014

IRS National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson released her annual report last week, saying that additional funding could improve revenue collection and customer service. As The Concord Coalition has previously argued, however, a more comprehensive solution would be for Congress…

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Complicated Tax Code Creates Difficulties for IRS — and Taxpayers

Jan 13, 2014

The national taxpayer advocate, who serves as ombudswoman for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), released her annual report last week, saying budget reductions have “significantly hampered” the agency’s ability to provide top-quality service. (more…)

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Instead of Business as Usual, Tax Extenders Will Expire at End of the Year

Dec 13, 2013

Unlike the past few years, the recent budget agreement has smoothed the way for Congress to recess for its winter break well before Christmas. That has left some traditional end-of-year legislation out in the cold. (more…)

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Super-sized Tax Deductions on Stock Options

Nov 12, 2013

Twitter’s IPO last week focused some bipartisan attention on provisions in the tax code that are unfair, costly to the federal Treasury and ripe for reform.Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), the chairman and ranking member of…

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Ignoring PAYGO, Lawmakers Move to Renew Tax Breaks

Extending Tax Breaks — and Deficits

‘Dead Men Ruling’ Offers Blunt Diagnosis But Also Hope

‘Dead Men Ruling’ Examines Harmful Fiscal Legacy, Yet Offers Hope

The Wrong Direction With Renewing Tax Extenders

Camp’s Tax Plan: A Good Starting Point for Reform

Camp’s Tax Plan Is a Good Start, But Other Policymakers Must Join the Conversation

Ways and Means Chair Pushes Tax Code Overhaul

The High Cost of Complexity in the Tax Code

Complicated Tax Code Creates Difficulties for IRS — and Taxpayers

Instead of Business as Usual, Tax Extenders Will Expire at End of the Year

Super-sized Tax Deductions on Stock Options

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