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Tax Freedom Day 2018 is April 19th
Tax Freedom Day is the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay its total tax bill for the year. In 2018, Tax Freedom Day falls on April 19th, 109 days into the year.
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The Tax Foundation’s Taxes and Growth Model
In an attempt to provide a realistic, data-driven analysis of federal tax policy, the Tax Foundation has developed a General Equilibrium Model to simulate the effects of tax policies on the economy and on government revenues and budgets.
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Will Illinois Double Down on High Taxes?
Amending the Illinois constitution and adopting a graduated-rate income tax cannot solve the state’s fundamental problems. Instead, it doubles down on an already uncompetitive tax code.
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Lawmakers May Vote on Making Key Provisions of the TCJA Permanent
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act improved the US tax code, but key provisions are only temporary. Now Congress may vote to ensure those tax breaks are permanent.
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