Federal Issues

Congress should allow high-income tax cuts to expire; a jobs tax credit would benefit everyone.

 

Failing to Extend FMAP and COBRA would have drastic consequences in Washington

 

Extending Bush Tax Cuts For Wealthy Would Be Unsustainable

 

Not Extending Tax Credits for Low- and Moderate Income Families Would Be Devastating

 

Times Op-Ed Questions Rhetoric Around Federal Estate Tax

 

Failing to Extend Federal Recovery Funding will Cost Jobs

 

35 States Face New Budget Shortfalls, More Federal Fiscal Relief Needed

 

New BPC report: Federal Estate Tax Supports Public Priorities

 

Current Federal Estate Tax Supports Public Priorities

The federal estate tax is an important source of funding for such essential investments as health care, education, the environment and national security. It applies to a small number of the wealthiest estates, affecting only one of every 500 estates around the country. Even then, they pay on average less than one-fifth of the total value of the estates. Some proposals before Congress, would likely result in less equitable taxation or significant cuts to key priorities.

Washington Families Risk Losing Housing Assistance

 

Structural Deficit: E-Commerce Sales Tax Revenue Losses Are Growing

 

Climate Series #4: Utilities are a Limited Option for Offsetting Increased Energy Costs

 

Climate Series #3: Offsetting Increased Energy Costs for Lower Income Households

 

Earth Day Kicks Off New Climate Series on Schmudget

 

Federal Estate Tax: Examining the Impact on Small Farms and Businesses in Washington

 

Accessing Federal Stimulus Money for Unemployment Insurance

 

Federal legislation will give a $250 billion tax cut to wealthy estates

 

Impact of Recovery Act in Washington: Making Work Pay Credit and Unemployment Benefits

 

Food Stamp Increase Provides Boost to Washington Families and Economy

 

Maximizing Federal Funds for Health Care