Overview
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Explore the impact of tax reform on low- and moderate-income workers in this 87-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into how tax policy shapes economic opportunities, including revenue generation for public services, targeted tax credits, and corporate behavior. Examine proposed reforms and their potential effects on working people, corporations, and the overall economy. Learn from experts Alex Brill, Mireya Eavey, and Frank Clemente as they discuss simplification, corporate taxes, wage increases, and strategies to boost utilization of tax benefits. Gain insights into the complexities of tax policy, including topics such as the benefits cliff, childcare costs, and business taxes. Part of the Working in America series, this conversation highlights critical issues affecting U.S. workers and ideas for expanding economic opportunities.
Syllabus
Introduction
Tax reform for low and middle income workers
Whats working today
Simplification
Tax Reform
What Are Corporations Paying
Tax Strategies
Corporate Tax
Wage Increases
Tax Policy Matters
The Tax Code is the Best Way to Help
Tax Tradeoffs
Corporate Tax Rates
Top Tax Rate
Business Taxes
deferral
boost utilization
Childcare costs
What makes you most hopeful
Do you want tax reform
Benefits cliff
Taught by
The Aspen Institute