by Dan Mitchell | Jan 23, 2026 | Blogs, Economics, Taxation
Given my libertarian sensibilities, I think people who earn money deserve to keep as much of their income as possible. At least 90 percent. Given my economic training, I think people who earn money should get to keep as much of their income as possible because I...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 13, 2026 | Blogs, States, Tax Competition, Taxation
As I wrote last month, I sort of hope that California voters approve a referendum approved that would impose a huge wealth tax on California’s most-successful investors, entrepreneurs and business owners. But I’m not cheering for a bad...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 7, 2026 | Blogs, Taxation
I pointed out in both 2016 and 2022 that the United States has the most “progressive” tax system among rich nations. In other words, compared to other developed nations, the rich in America pay the largest share of the fiscal burden. Today, let’s...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 6, 2026 | Blogs, States, Tax Competition, Taxation
I previously wrote about people moving from high-tax states to low-tax states. Here’s a new table showing how people are voting with their feet. The above table is my adaption from a report by U-Haul. The truck rental company analyzes the flow of...
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 4, 2026 | Blogs, Economics, Flat Tax, Taxation
CF&P released this video back in 2010, but I don’t think I’ve re-shared it since 2016, so let’s begin today’s column with a reminder that it is possible to have a simple and fair tax system. But since I’m an economist, I couldn’t resist pointing out in the video...
