Tax Law

Established by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide objective, nonpartisan information to support the Congressional budget process and to help the Congress make effective budget and economic policy.

Nonpartisan committee of the United States Congress established under the Revenue Act of 1926; operates with an experienced professional staff of Ph.D economists, attorneys, and accountants who assist members of the majority and minority parties in both houses of Congress on tax legislation.

Develops and implements tax policies and programs, reviews regulations and rulings to administer the Internal Revenue Code, negotiates tax treaties, provides economic and legal policy analysis for domestic and international tax policy decisions, and provides estimates for the President's budget, fiscal policy decisions, and cash management decisions.

The IRS was created based on the U.S. Treasury Secretary's authority to administer and enforce the internal revenue laws according to Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) Section 7801.

The Committee concerns itself with matters relating to taxation and other revenue measures generally, and those relating to the insular possessions

Since 1789 the oldest tax-writing body in the U.S. House of Representatives; shapes fiscal legislation including taxes, tariffs, and social service programs.

Provides links to information on filing federal income tax, how to pay taxes, how to check your refund, and more.

Provides education about taxes and tax systems and supports the development of an equitable, efficient, and workable tax system.

(GW Law School)
Engages in research initiatives at the frontiers of law, economics, and finance, such as the concept of “quality shareholders” and “financial technology.” Also supports the scholarship of all GW Business & Law Finance faculty, cultivates relationships with scholars elsewhere, and encourages student interest in scholarly pursuits through fellowships and other engagements.

Nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering taxpayer rights in the U.S. and internationally.

Founded in 1907, the National Tax Association comprised of scholars and professionals dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of public finance, including public taxing, spending and borrowing.

A non-profit, membership-based organization promoting sound tax and fiscal policies since 1966. Based in Washington, DC, its membership includes Fortune 500 companies, leading accounting and law firms, and major trade associations.

Created in 1997; A non-profit and non-partisan public policy research and educational organization affiliated with the Tax Council.

Nonpartisan tax policy whose mission is to improve lives through tax policies that lead to greater economic growth and opportunity.

(Tax Analysts)
Established by Tax Analysts in 1995 to provide scholars, policymakers, students, the media, and citizens with information about the history of American taxation. The project pursues its mission through a program of web-based documentary publication and original historical research.

(Urban Institute & Brookings Institution)
Provides independent analyses of current and longer-term tax issues by nationally recognized experts in tax, budget, and social policy who have served at the highest levels of government.