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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 for anyone who wants to boost their tax knowledge on the go.

Tax Basics Glossary

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

Top Terms

Explainer Videos

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

Featured Videos

Primers

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

Featured Primers

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.

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.

Learn More About Our Four Principles

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