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Analysis
December 8th, 2015

Bush’s Tax Plan Would Add $6.8 Trillion to the National Debt, Benefit High-Income Households

Howard Gleckman
December 8th, 2015

Jeb Bush’s tax plan would boost deficits by $6.8 trillion between 2016 and 2026 and overwhelmingly benefit the highest income taxpayers, according to a new analysis by the Tax Policy Center. With added interest costs, the plan would boost the national debt by more than $8 trillion by 2026.

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TaxVox
October 20th, 2015

Presidential Candidates, “Free Stuff,” and Pixie Dust

Howard Gleckman
October 20th, 2015

Even in its early stages, the 2016 presidential race looks like it will be remembered for two depressing superlatives. The candidates will spend more money than ever before, and they will promise more costly give-aways than any politicians in history.

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TaxVox
September 28th, 2015

Trump Proposes a Huge Tax Cut

Howard Gleckman
September 28th, 2015

Donald Trump, who likes superlatives, has weighed in with his version of a standard cut-the-rates, broaden-the-base tax reform.

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TaxVox
September 16th, 2015

Despite Promises, Jeb Bush’s Tax Plan Wouldn’t Eliminate Marriage Penalties

Roberton Williams
September 16th, 2015

GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush offered a tax plan last week that he says “eliminates the marriage penalty.” But it may not help many low-income working families.

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TaxVox
September 10th, 2015

Bush’s tax plan: Something old, something new

William G. Gale
September 10th, 2015

Jeb Bush has put forth a tax plan that is ambitious in design, comprehensive in scope, and fairly detailed for this stage of the campaign.

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TaxVox
September 9th, 2015

Jeb Bush’s Tax Plan: High Marks for Transparency But Key Questions Remain

Howard Gleckman
September 9th, 2015

At first glance, GOP presidential hopeful Jeb Bush’s tax reform plan is a standard lower-the-rates, broaden-the-base overhaul of the revenue code. But a closer look shows a something-for-everyone stew filled with interesting ingredients…

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TaxVox
May 12th, 2015

Is the GOP’s Enthusiasm for Tax Cuts Going the Way of American Idol?

Howard Gleckman
May 12th, 2015

The silence is deafening. Remarkably, Republicans lining up to run for president aren’t talking about cutting taxes. Tax reform? Sure. Rate cuts? Absolutely.

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