Tax Policy
In 2001 and again in 2003 George W. Bush convinced Congress to pass compromise versions of his tax cut proposals,. Who benefited from these tax cuts? How did the tax cuts affect the economy? How have they affected federal budget deficits and the national debt? What are other proposals for changes in tax policy, and what are their strengths and weaknesses?
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The Voodoo of Dubya-nomics: Why Bush's tax-cut bill doesn't make sense even by its own logic. Michael Kinsley. Time June 2, 2003 v161 i22 p30+
No excuses. (Web Exclusive)(effects of Pres Bush's tax cuts and economic policy) Tim Smart. U.S. News & World Report May 23, 2003 pNA
Deja voodoo economics. (The Taxonomist). Robert S. McIntyre. The American Prospect May 2003 v14 i5 p23(1)
Here We Go Again: Supply-side economics is back! But this is not 1981--and that's why Bush's tax plans don't quite cut it. (Features) Justin Fox. Fortune May 12, 2003 v147 i9 p64+
Tax facts--and fantasies. Jodie T. Allen. U.S. News & World Report April 28, 2003 p52
The Rich and Everyone Else. Robert J. Samuelson. Newsweek Jan 27, 2003 p57 Mag.Coll.: 112M0734. Bus.Coll.: 143P1277.
Tax wealth to broaden wealth: reframing the debate and mobilizing a constituency. Collins Chuck. The American Prospect May 2003 v14 i5 pA6(2)
Why Tax Our Patience? As tax day looms, Americans yearn for a fairer, simpler system. Our expert panel describes how that might work. (TIME Bonus Section May 2003/Inside Business/Board Of Economists)(Panel Discussion) Time April 7, 2003 v161 i14 pA7+
The Many Faces of Tax Reform - President George W. Bush has called for acceleration of tax cuts. Democrats, contrary to their popular image, responded not with calls for higher taxes but with tax relief proposals of their own. JOHN S. BARRY. World and I April 2003 v18 i4 p20
BEYOND BUSH: A SIMPLE PLAN TO TAX CONSUMPTION. Peter Coy. Business Week March 10, 2003 i3823 p76
The GOP Agenda . (Openers/Taxes)(Republican Congress plans tax cuts)(Brief Article) Leslie Haggin Geary. Money Jan 1, 2003 v32 i1 p22
INCHING TOWARD TAX REFORM; President Bush wants big tax changes--but in small increments. Howard Gleckman. Business Week Dec 16, 2002 i3812 p32
Tax Reform in Plain English. Honest! What is Capitol Hill really saying about taxes? A guide to the secret code. (Nation)(examination of phrases often used with tax reform proposals ) Michael Kinsley. Time Dec 9, 2002 v160 i24 p58
Death and Taxes: The political fortunes of the estate tax. RAMESH PONNURU. National Review Nov 25, 2002 v54 i22 pNA
The Bush tax cut and national saving. (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act) Alan J. Auerbach. National Tax Journal Sept 2002 v55 i3 p387(21)
The marriage tax: current effects and future changes. (Personal Financial Planning). Andrew D. Sharp. The CPA Journal Oct 2002 v72 i10 p68(2)
The Bush tax cut and national saving. (Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act) Alan J. Auerbach. National Tax Journal Sept 2002 v55 i3 p387(21)
Income tax relief for students. (Taxes). Anthony P. Curatola. Strategic Finance April 2002 v83 i10 p17(2)
Changes: WHAT'S NEW, WHAT'S COMING. (Features/Taxes)(Brief Article) (Statistical Data Included) Tara Kalwarski. Money March 1, 2002 v31 i3 p92
Tax Guide '02: Your Questions Answered This year, with a new law, everything about filing your taxes is different--or is it? We quizzed top experts to find out what you need to know to reduce your income taxes this year and in the years ahead. (Features) Leslie Haggin Geary. Money March 1, 2002 v31 i3 p91+
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001: overview and assessment of effects on taxpayers. Donald Kiefer, Robert Carroll, Janet Holtzblatt, Allen Lerman, Janet McCubbin, David Richardson, Jerry Tempalski. National Tax Journal March 2002 v55 i1 p89(29)
An economic evaluation of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. William G. Gale, Samara R. Potter. National Tax Journal March 2002 v55 i1 p133(54)
Time for Another Tax Cut? (Brief Article) ROBERT S. McINTYRE. The American Prospect Oct 22, 2001 v12 i18 p8
Making sense of the new tax legislation. George G. Jones, Mark A. Luscombe. Journal of Accountancy Sept 2001 v192 i3 p22 Bus.Coll.: 135V2931.
A Phony Repeal. (estate tax repeal)(Brief Article) Business Week July 16, 2001 i3741 p7
New realities of 2002. (President's Page) Robert L. Ashby. Tax Executive Jan-Feb 2002 v54 i1 p2(2)
Unfinished business of the 1986 Tax Reform Act: an effective tax rate analysis of current issues in the taxation of capital income. James B. Mackie III. National Tax Journal June 2002 v55 i2 p293(45)
YOU CALL THIS TAX SIMPLIFICATION? (Bush administration tax reform proposal adds clutter to tax code)(Brief Article)
Business Week March 18, 2002 i3774 p42
Sunset and the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. (Tax Law). Benjamin A. Jablow. Florida Bar Journal Dec 2001 v75 i11 p47(3)
The Dishonest Debate. (government spending policy)(Brief Article) Robert L. Borosage. The Nation Sept 17, 2001 v273 i8 p4 Mag.Coll.: 108L0021.
Bush's shining victory on taxes may fade into sunset. (Brief Article) ED BECK. Washington Business Journal Sept 7, 2001 v20 i18 p57
Help Yourself. (George W. Bush and his cabite benefit from reduction in estate tax and income tax)(Brief Article) Dollars & Sense May 2001 p5
Killed on Taxes: The administration is blundering. (Statistical Data Included) Stephen Moore. National Review April 30, 2001 v53 i8 pNA Mag.Coll.: 107E0465.
Making sense of the new tax legislation. George G. Jones, Mark A. Luscombe. Journal of Accountancy Sept 2001 v192 i3 p22
Can the World Economy Afford U.S. Tax Cuts? Ronald McKinnon. Finance & Development June 2001 v38 i2 p14
AICPA study on reform of the estate and gift tax system. (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Roby B. Sawyers, Byrle M. Abbin, Arthur Andersen, Barbara A. Bond, Evelyn M. Capassakis, Robert M. Caplan, John H. Gardner, Ruchika Garga, Brian T. Whitlock, Eileen Sherr. The Tax Adviser May 2001 v32 i5 p334
Tax Reform for Low-Wage Workers. Michael M. O. Seipel. Social Work Jan 2000 v45 i1 p65 |
