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Tax Policy

Raising the Social Security Taxable Maximum

We estimate the budgetary, economic and distributional effects of raising the OASDI taxable maximum to $300,000. The policy would be enacted on January 1st, 2021.

A 1% Value-Added Tax

We estimate the budgetary and economic effects of a new broad-based 1 percent value-added tax (VAT) with a progressive universal rebate calculated based on earnings, which is enacted on January 1st, 2021.

Eliminate Itemized Deductions

We estimate the budgetary, economic and distributional effects of eliminating all itemized deductions. The policy would be enacted on January 1st, 2021.

Increase Tax Rates on Capital Gains & Dividends

We estimate the budgetary and economic effects of increasing the top rate on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends from 20 percent to 24.2 percent. The policy would be enacted on January 1st, 2021.

Payroll Tax Holiday

Options to Increase Charitable Giving Using Tax Incentives

70% Top Marginal Rate

Gas Tax

LIFT (Livable Incomes for Families Today) the Middle Class Act

Tax Reform 2.0

Indexing Capital Gains

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Extending Changes to Individual Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act