12-05-2025
Here's how Congress can raise billions — without raising taxes
Jay A. Soled is a distinguished professor of taxation at Rutgers Business School. James Alm is a professor emeritus of economics at Tulane University.
Republicans are looking everywhere for ways to raise more revenue short of raising taxes. This magic trick is not easily accomplished. Taxpayers, even those embracing the MAGA mindset, are not holding out their wallets and, in a burst of civic patriotism, pleading with the government to take their money.
