Introduction: The High Stakes of Florida’s Tax Landscape Florida has long enjoyed a reputation as a fiscal sanctuary. Boasting a business-friendly environment characterized by the absence of an individual income tax, a modest corporate tax structure, and a relatively restrained property tax baseline, the Sunshine State has positioned itself as a premier destination for migration,…
As American voters head to the polls this November, all eyes are increasingly fixed on a contentious ballot measure in California that could fundamentally reshape state tax policy—and potentially set a precedent for the rest of the nation. The proposed first-in-the-nation "wealth tax" targets the state’s ultra-high-net-worth residents, sparking a fierce debate among economists, policymakers,…
Date: October 2, 2026 The landscape of American fair housing policy stands at a critical juncture as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) moves forward with a controversial proposal to roll back "disparate impact" protections. For over half a century, these regulatory safeguards have served as a bedrock for civil rights enforcement,…
As voters prepare to head to the polls this November, California stands once again at the epicenter of a pioneering and polarizing fiscal debate. On the ballot is a first-in-the-nation proposal: a sweeping wealth tax targeted directly at the state’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals. While proponents champion the measure as a long-overdue mechanism to address income inequality…
WASHINGTON — In a high-stakes pitch delivered at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump unveiled a bold and politically charged proposal: a direct $5,000 cash payment for every adult citizen in the United States. The catch? The payout is strictly conditional on the Republican Party maintaining control of both the House of…
Negotiations between sovereign governments have long relied on economic leverage to alter the behavior of international counterparties and compel diplomatic compromises. While traditional geoeconomic tools—such as economic sanctions, embargoes, and retaliatory tariffs—are well-documented in the annals of statecraft, domestic tax policies have historically remained insulated from foreign policy maneuvering. That paradigm shifted dramatically with the…
By Gabrielle Saulsbery Published September 25, 2026 In a long-awaited move that signals a tightening of the regulatory grip on the digital asset sector, the Federal Reserve has officially unveiled its proposed rulebook for stablecoin issuers. The move, announced Thursday, represents a significant step toward integrating private digital currencies into the formal banking perimeter, with…
By Erica York, Senior Economist, Center for Federal Tax Policy Main Facts At the Republican National Convention in Dallas, President Trump made a sweeping political and economic pledge: a direct payment of $5,000 to every adult citizen in the United States. However, this headline-grabbing proposal comes with a significant political caveat—it is conditional upon Republicans…
By Erica York, Senior Economist, Center for Federal Tax Policy Main Facts During a high-profile address at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, President Trump made a sweeping electoral pledge: every adult citizen in the United States will receive a direct $5,000 dividend payment. However, this windfall is explicitly conditional. The payouts depend entirely on…
In the wake of heightened geopolitical tensions and the resulting volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, a trio of prominent Democratic senators—Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Michael Bennet (D-CO)—has unveiled the Taxing Buybacks from Big Oil Windfalls Act. The proposed legislation, which seeks to dramatically hike the excise tax on stock repurchases for…
