Garrett Watson Senior Policy Analyst Contact Garrett Watson Follow Garrett Watson on Twitter Request Garrett Watson as a Speaker Garrett Watson is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation, where he conducts research on federal and state tax policy. His work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Politico, the Associated Press and other major outlets. Previously, Garrett was a program manager at a nearby think tank and conducted policy research on economic opportunity and labor markets, including non-compete clause reform. Garrett earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University in upstate New York, where he studied economics and philosophy. Garrett lives in Arlington, Virginia, and is an avid hockey fan and snowboarder. Written Works Economic Analysis of Financing Options for Infrastructure Spending Proposals June 23, 2020 Weighing the Benefits of Permitting Business Credit Cashouts in Phase 4 Economic Relief June 16, 2020 Watch: Economic Recovery After Coronavirus May 29, 2020 Net Operating Loss Carrybacks Are a Vital Source of Tax Relief for Struggling Firms in the Coronavirus Crisis May 26, 2020 HEROES Act First Bid to Provide Phase 4 Relief for Businesses and Individuals May 14, 2020 The U.S. Tax Burden on Labor May 14, 2020 Advancing Net Operating Loss Deductions in Phase 4 Business Relief May 7, 2020 Details and Analysis of Former Vice President Biden’s Tax Proposals April 29, 2020 Senate Passes Additional Funding for Small Business Relief, But Questions Remain on the Deductibility of PPP Expenses April 22, 2020 A Review of Net Operating Loss Tax Provisions in the CARES Act and Next Steps for Phase 4 Relief April 14, 2020 See Full List Back to Staff Page
