
Blog Articles


What the Main Criticisms of Stock Buybacks Get Wrong
Stock buybacks are a clearly visible phenomenon, but most critics point out the initial action, the buyback, and ignore the greater context.
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Decomposing a Dynamic Revenue Estimate
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Tax Reform 2.0 Framework a Good Start
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Five States Accomplish Meaningful Tax Reform in the Wake of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, and Utah capitalized upon the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s (TCJA) changes by conforming to increase their annual state revenues.
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Evaluating the SALT Deduction Constitutional Challenge
Four states have brought a lawsuit against the federal tax bill claiming that its $10,000 cap on the state-local deduction is unconstitutional. Here’s why the lawsuit has little merit.
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The Economics of 1986 Tax Reform, and Why It Didn’t Create Growth
In contrast, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowered the corporate tax rate and allows immediate and full expensing for the next five years.
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What Does the Wayfair Decision Really Mean for States, Businesses, and Consumers?
Various interpretations of the recent Wayfair decision from the U.S. Supreme Court has led to confusion about its impact for online sellers and consumers. We clear up that confusion with this Q&A.
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