Survey Says Tax Confusion
All Americans are affected by the tax code—but do they understand the tax code?
Zoe Callaway
Director of Education
Zoe is the Director of Education at the Tax Foundation, where she oversees the TaxEDU program.
She was previously executive director of an issue advocacy organization that advocated for lower taxes, mindful state spending, and better accountability and transparency in government in her home state of Delaware.
Prior to that she worked in the Delaware State Legislature as a Communications Specialist while completing an MA in Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Delaware, where she also earned a BA in American History with a minor in Political Science.
Zoe’s hobbies include painting, reading, piano, writing, and exploring new places.
Latest Work
New National Tax Literacy Poll Highlights Need for Better Tax Education
Despite taxes playing a significant role in personal finances and being levied on a sizable portion of the U.S. population, most Americans are not just unhappy with the current tax code but also do not understand it.
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Short FormWhy Your Tax Refund Is Nothing to Celebrate
Don’t be fooled by tax myths and misconceptions this tax filing season.
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Economic Education Month and TaxEDU
Its economic education month and understanding how taxes affect the economy is important. We pull back the curtain to discuss why the Tax Foundation launched its tax literacy initiative, TaxEDU.
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Short FormWhat Is GDP and Why Should I Care About It?
GDP stands for gross domestic product and is calculated by measuring a country’s total consumption, government spending, investments, and net exports.
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Short FormLet Mattel You about Barbie’s Taxes
In Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie movie, Barbie’s venture outside of Barbieland introduces her to new experiences. But what about Barbie and taxes?
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