When people talk about whether a tax system is fair, the term regressive tax often comes up — especially in discussions about sales taxes, gas taxes and payroll taxes. At a basic level, a regressive ...

A recent analysis from the Tax Foundation argues that the U.S. federal income tax system remains solidly progressive. Citing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of state & federal policy and politics. The experience with the tax bill enacted at the end of President ...

The U.S. tax system doesn't run on enthusiasm. It runs on consequences — and for most of American history, that's been enough. But as financial pressure builds on taxpayers who are already stretched ...