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TaxEDU - Education. Discussion. Understanding

TaxEDU is designed as a simplified resource to advance tax policy education, discussion, and understanding in classrooms, living rooms, and government chambers.

TaxEDU gives teachers the tools to make students better citizens, taxpayers a vocabulary to see through the rhetoric, lawmakers crash courses to write smarter laws, and videos and podcasts for anyone who wants to boost their tax knowledge on the go.

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Tax Basics Glossary

Understand the terms of the debate with our comprehensive glossary, including over 100 tax terms and concepts.

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Explainer Videos

Our animated explainer videos are designed for the classroom, social media, and anyone looking to boost their tax knowledge on the go.

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Educational Resources

Our primers are classroom-ready resources for understanding key concepts in tax policy.

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The Deduction Podcast

The Deduction, a Tax Foundation podcast, is your guide to the complicated world of tax and economics. From the impacts of tariffs and trade wars to debates over who pays and how much, each episode, our experts untangle another aspect of the tax code.

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The FairTax?

The FairTax, on paper, sounds simple. But when you pull back the curtains, this proposal leads to more questions than answers.
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Exploring Excise Tax Trends

The tax base around the world is shrinking for traditional excise taxes, including taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and motor fuel. But newer excise taxes on things like carbon, cannabis, and ride-sharing are on the rise. What makes a good design for these taxes and where may excise taxes go in the future as the traditional “sin tax” base continues to shrink?
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What’s Missing from the Tax Burden Debate

When we discuss tax policy, the conversation inevitably turns to who pays, who should pay, and how much they should pay. Unfortunately, the tax burdens debate is often missing a key point: how income transfer programs—like Social Security or Medicaid—affect households’ tax burdens.
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Biden’s 2024 Budget

The White House says this budget will reduce the deficit, strengthen Medicare, and will only target the well-off. But are those claims true? Erica York, senior economist, walks through the details with Jesse. They discuss what the economic impact of this budget would be and what parts stand a chance at actually becoming law.
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Principles of Sound Tax Policy

As a nonpartisan, educational organization, the Tax Foundation has earned a reputation for independence and credibility. All Tax Foundation research is guided by the principles of sound tax policy—simplicity, transparency, neutrality, and stability—which should serve as touchstones for policymakers and taxpayers everywhere.

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Legislative Courses

Our Tax Foundation University and State Tax Policy Boot Camp lecture series are designed to educate tomorrow’s leaders on the principles of sound tax policy. Click below to explore each program.

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