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 northwest Arkansas and is an avid hockey fan and snowboarder. Written Works Placing the House Build Back Better Act Tax Increases in Historical Context October 4, 2021 2017 Tax Changes Increase the Benefit of Uncapping SALT Deductions for High Income Taxpayers October 4, 2021 History of Attempted Changes to Step-Up in Basis Shows Perilous Road Ahead September 28, 2021 Latest White House Report Tells Incomplete Story on Average Tax Rates for Wealthy September 24, 2021 Economy Loses More than Revenue Gains in Ways and Means “Build Back Better” Act September 22, 2021 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Ways and Means Plan September 20, 2021 Build Back Better Act: Details & Analysis of the $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Bill September 16, 2021 Top Ten Congressional Districts Impacted by Biden Corporate Tax Proposals September 7, 2021 Wyden’s Financial Services Tax Proposals Would Put “Mark-to-Market” to the Test September 7, 2021 Temporary Policies Complicate the Child Tax Credit’s Future September 3, 2021 See Full List Back to Staff Page
