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Lawmakers should maintain the tax-deferred status of employer-provided pensions as a critical way of promoting retirement savings.

Tax credits and deductions are two ways to reduce tax liability. Tax credits directly reduce the amount of taxes owed, dollar-for-dollar.

The threshold for the medical expense deductionReduction in the amount o

Congress and the states should extend the EITCEarning Income Tax Credit

States and localities should carefully evaluate the effectiveness of the incentives they offer to attract or retain businesses.

The federal estate taxA tax based on the value of the estate of someone

Policymakers should retain estate and inheritance taxes as important components of our tax structure.

Federal and state estate and inheritance taxes should affect only the largest transfers.

State and local governments issue bonds to finance important projects that meet social goals and benefit communities.

When considering bond financing, state and local policymakers should: