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Public Finance
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Corporate Minimum Tax Faces Major Issues
Fellow Joyce Beebe reviews the background, operating mechanism and different perspectives associated with implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s 15% corporate minimum tax. Continue Reading
The Strong Job Market and Sliding College Enrollment
Would-be students are taking advantage of a hot job market to earn wages instead of degrees. But there may be downsides once the the labor market cools. Continue Reading
Cryptocurrency Tax Implications in the Recent Senate Proposal
A new Senate bill declares a position on many of the unclear yet critical issues in regulating cryptocurrency, on which industry participants have been requesting guidance for years. What are the key provisions in this bipartisan proposal? Continue Reading
Organized retail crime: Economic impact and policy responses
A series of brazen retail crimes across the country have prompted calls for policy reforms to protect retailers and consumers alike. Continue Reading
The SECURE Act 2.0: Saving more for retirement
Many Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. A bill pending in Congress aims to help by creating more retirement savings options for longer periods of time. Joyce Beebe explains the ins and outs of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022. Continue Reading
Biden’s executive order sets the tone for digital assets
Last week, the Joe Biden administration released a long-awaited executive order containing a government-wide outline for digital assets, focusing on cryptocurrency. The guidance is a welcome and timely development for both regulators and investors. Continue Reading