Howard Gleckman

Senior Contributor|Personal Finance

I am author of the book "Caring for Our Parents" and senior fellow at The Urban Institute, where I am affiliated with the Tax Policy Center and the Program on Retirement Policy. I also write a tax and budget policy blog, TaxVox, which you may read at Forbes.com or at

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626 viewsJul 11, 2024

The 2024 Republican Platform’s Empty Promises To Older Adults

The GOP platform is filled with promises for “our Great Seniors.” But there is little policy behind most campaign pledges and many irreconcilable contradictions.

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1,668 viewsJul 8, 2024

Those Making $450,000 Or More Get Half The Benefit Of Extending The TCJA

While extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would benefit most taxpayers, the biggest winners would be those making $450,000 or more, the Tax Policy Center found.

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557 viewsJul 3, 2024

‘Free’ For-Profit Senior Services Referrals: Buyer Beware

The business model for most of these companies is simple: They steer users to senior living or other service providers that pay them, generally without regard to quality

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1,320 viewsJun 28, 2024

What The Supreme Court’s New Curbs On Regulatory Power Could Mean For Tax Law

The decision may have a major impact on the ability of the Treasury and IRS to write regulations that clarify gray areas in the tax code.

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345 viewsJun 24, 2024

How CBO’s New Budget Estimates Make New Tax Cuts More Complicated

Whoever wins the November elections, those massive deficits are likely to make what will be a difficult 2025 fiscal debate even more challenging.