What We Do

TPC provides timely, accessible analysis and facts about tax policy to policymakers, journalists, citizens, and researchers. The following are its major products

• Model estimates: The TPC Microsimulation Model produces revenue and distribution estimates for the latest tax proposals and bills. More information about the tax model is available in the overview and a detailed methodology paper.

• Library: Research by TPC staff is disseminated in a variety of publications, including two TPC series: Issues and Options briefs and Discussion papers. The TPC also has regular columns in Tax Notes magazine.

• Tax Facts: The Tax Facts database compiles facts and figures from government agencies and other sources.

• The Tax Policy Briefing Book: A Citizens' Guide for the 2012 Election and Beyond "A handy primer on how the tax system works."— Tom Herman, Wall Street Journal. A compendium of information on a host of questions likely to be addressed during the 2008 presidential election debate and beyond. This briefing book is intended as a resource for the public, the press, and even the presidential campaigns—in short, for anyone who wants to be well informed about current tax and budget matters.

• TaxVox: The Tax Policy Center's tax and budget policy blog. Join the discussion on tax legislation, administration, and more.

To learn more please visit taxpolicycenter.org.