January 26, 2006

Audio Commentary: Oil Industry Profits and Tax Policy

Scott A. Hodge

Scott A. Hodge

As oil companies begin releasing 4th quarter profit reports, renewed calls by lawmakers for various “windfall profits” taxes are likely to follow. The following audio commentary was recorded by Tax Foundation President Scott A. Hodge, exploring the idea of taxes on unusually oil industry profits.

To listen, please click the link below.

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Scott A. Hodge

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Scott A. Hodge has been president of the Tax Foundation in Washington, D.C., since 2000, and is recognized as one of Washington’s leading experts on tax policy, the federal budget, and government spending.

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