In 1978, ACCF was instrumental in convincing Congress to turn a looming increase in the federal capital gains tax rate into a substantial tax cut. The Revenue Act of 1978 that President Carter signed into law helped keep the U.S. economy from sliding further into recession. Today, the ACCF continues to provide expert research on the important role of capital formation in ensuring robust job growth and a strong economy.
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A Conversation with Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) about “One Big Beautiful...
Senator Johnson offers his perspective on the reconciliation bill. How Senator Johnson votes on the bill may very well determine its fate. He has...
The Tax Code Is Punishing Savers, But Congress Has a Fix
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As the politics of the reconciliation bill get messier by the day, new data is shining light on the financial standing of Americans and...
The ACCF Praises Pro-Growth Tax Provisions in House Reconciliation Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) commends the U.S. House of Representatives for including key pro-growth tax provisions of the Tax...
Research & Publications
New Report Examines Economic Impact of President Biden’s Proposed Repeal...
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...
Washington, DC – Tax policy is front and center in Washington as lawmakers unveil an array of tax code changes to offset up to...
New Report: IRS Severely Underfunded with Increasing Workload, Shifting Priorities, and...
Washington, DC – As millions of Americans filed tax returns last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finds itself strained under continued decreasing budgets...