Downsizing Blog
Tax Rates on the Rich
All standard data sources show that the federal tax system is highly “progressive” or graduated, meaning that top earners pay much higher tax rates than people in the middle or at the bottom.
Federal Tax Revenues Soar
New data from the Congressional Budget Office show that federal tax revenues are soaring.
Rising Debt against the Children
Federal government debt is rising as politicians increase spending faster than tax revenues are coming in the door.
Capital Gains Taxes and the Democrats
President Biden and congressional Democrats are pushing to raise capital gains taxes.
The Debt Ceiling Kabuki
If there’s one thing we know about the looming debt limit crunch and the warnings about the dire consequences of default, it’s this: The government is not going to default.
10 Reasons to Oppose a Corporate Tax Increase
To fund spending increases, President Biden and the Democrats are proposing to raise corporate income taxes.
Democratic Tax Plan
House Democrats are moving ahead with a huge bill to raise taxes on businesses and individuals, increase welfare handouts, and micromanage numerous industries.
Our Unserious Congress
After midnight on July 31st, the federal government reached the $28.5 trillion debt limit, which is the amount of money Congress allows the Treasury Department to borrow to keep the government running.
More Federal Spending Is a Bad Idea
Democratic leaders in Congress are moving ahead with a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill to expand entitlement programs.
Federal Government Debt Is Soaring
Federal government debt rose from $3.3 trillion in 2001, to $10.1 trillion in 2011, to $23.0 trillion in 2021.