Dr. Pinar Cebi Wilber
ACCF Talks Tax Policy at PPI Mosaic Luncheon
On May 2, ACCF Executive Vice President and Chief Economist Dr. Pinar Cebi Wilber joined Tania Mercado Senior Manager, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications...
State-based climate litigation jeopardizes energy security policy
The clash between President Biden’s climate change agenda and the realities of our global energy demands came to a head recently at the feet...
The Curious Case of the US-Chile Tax Treaty
Unless there is major drama or interesting characters with inflammatory behavior, international trade or tax treaties do not attract much attention among the general...
Tax changes mean brighter future for retirement savings
Last week the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new limits on various tax advantaged saving vehicles, such as IRAs and 401(k) contributions, for 2023....
Want to Reduce Gas Prices? The Biden Administration Must Resist Banning Refined Product Exports
Dr. Pinar Çebi Wilber
Both in late September and earlier in late August, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm reiterated her plea to American refiners to reduce...
TRT World: ACCF on the Fed and the Economy
On TRT World, Dr. Pinar Cebi Wilber discusses the recent Fed announcement on interest rates and how it might impact the U.S. economy.
Give the IRS What They Need to Do Their Job
As we just closed the tax filing season, the struggles of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are once again in the press, and for...
Opinion | Investment in the IRS promises high returns
Letters to the Editor
The April 18 editorial on the struggles at and the need for more resources for the Internal Revenue Service, “Re-fund the...
Competitive markets can help deliver climate solutions in 2022
As 2022 gets underway, climate change policy remains a top priority in Washington. Perhaps to many observers’ surprise, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) recently voiced...
ACCF on “What’s Next for the IRS: the Future of the U.S. Tax Administration”
ACCF Senior Economist and Executive Vice President Dr. Pinar Cebi Wilber joined a Center for Public Policy Innovation panel discussion exploring "What’s Next for...
New Report Examines Economic Impact of President Biden’s Proposed Repeal of Step-Up in...
Higher Capital Gains Rates Could Suppress Business Growth; New Rules Could Lead to Compliance and Administration Problems; Proposed Carve-Outs Could Lead to Tax Avoidance
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Report: Policymakers Should Define and Measure Gig Economy Employment in Tax Policy Discussions
Washington, DC – Tax policy is front and center in Washington as lawmakers unveil an array of tax code changes to offset up to...
Expand funding for the IRS, but not its duties
No one wants to see the government’s tax arm get involved with politics
The High Costs of a Tax Hike on Dividends
Biden wants to soak the rich, but the middle class will notice when firms return less to shareholders.
ACCF Discusses Biden’s $6 Trillion Budget
Dr. Pinar Cebi Wilber speaks with TRT World on the economics and politics of President Biden's proposed $6 Trillion federal budget.
Op-Ed: Overworked and underfunded, IRS struggles to carry out core mission
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was inundated with millions of returns from taxpayers who received a brief reprieve with the 30-day extension...