Tax Policy Center

The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center (TPC) is a premier joint initiative of the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution, dedicated to offering independent analysis on critical fiscal issues affecting tax policy. Comprised of nationally recognized experts in tax, budgetary, and social policy, TPC serves as a vital resource for policymakers, media, and the public. Their mission is to facilitate informed decision-making concerning both current and long-term tax challenges.

TPC's primary offerings include model estimates from the TPC Microsimulation Model, which provides revenue and distribution projections for proposed tax legislation. Additionally, their Research & Commentary section features a comprehensive collection of studies conducted by TPC staff and scholars. The Statistics database consolidates relevant data from various governmental and external sources, while the Tax Policy Briefing Book serves as a crucial primer on the tax system, useful for anyone seeking insight into this complex landscape. Through resources like the TaxVox blog, TPC engages the community in discussions on pressing tax and budgetary matters, promoting better policy outcomes.