Taxes directly affect Americans by compelling them to surrender part of their income to the government, and indirectly since the taxing power can positively or negatively affect economic growth.
In the U.S., our tax regimes are in serious need for reform, both at the state and federal level. Our tax code fails to sufficiently incentivize investment, the primary driver of economic growth. And it hobbles U.S. companies as they compete internationally.
IPI believes that the purpose of taxes is to raise the revenue necessary to fund the legitimate functions of government while imposing the least possible impact upon the functioning of the economy. We therefore believe that taxes should be simple, transparent, neutral, territorial and competitive.
Because of its tremendous potential to stimulate real long-term economic growth, tax reform should be a top priority of policymakers.
The State of the Union and the Allure of Price Controls
The left thinks it can plan and control human behavior and the economy, yet Biden's State of the Union address will likely reveal that the economy is not going as planned.
Tax Competition Between States: How Low Will Tax Rates Go?
Several states are eagerly competing to attract over-taxed people by lowering their income tax rates, in some cases to zero.
The IRS is Already Snooping
You might have thought the Biden administration changed that provision that would allow the IRS to snoop into your finances. Well, think again.
The Other Progressive Income Tax and How It Robs Seniors
It’s unlikely a spend-happy Congress will eliminate the benefits tax anytime soon, even if it does rob seniors of some of the benefits they deserve. Indeed, the bigger threat is Congress making it worse.
Tax Jeopardy!
After an incredible run on the long-running game show, winning nearly $1.4 million, Ms. Schneider is off of TV “Jeopardy!,” but now finds herself in tax jeopardy.
Will California's Government Raise Taxes Even More?
In the competition for the state with the most taxes and the highest tax rates, California is striving to be way ahead of the pack—making other states look like a better option.
Your Taxes Are Likely to Be More Complicated This Year
After four years of simpler income taxes, this year tax compliance will be more complicated thanks to the Biden administration.
What If Taxpayers Imposed 'Price Controls' on Congress?
The's a way to impose price controls on Congress to limit how much it costs taxpayers. It's called the budget sequester.
Manchin's 'Intervention' May Have Saved the Democratic Party--For Now
Manchin demonstrated that a “moderate” Democrat can still make a difference and may have reduced the hit Democrats will likely take in the 2022 midterms.
It's Official: 2017 Tax Cuts Helped Low- and Middle-Income Earners Most
While Republicans in 2017 gave low- and middle-income earners a big tax cut, Democrats are now planning to do the same for the wealthy.