Preston Brashers

Preston Brashers is a senior policy analyst focusing on tax policy at The Heritage Foundation.

Here’s Why American Industry Needs a Coast-to-Coast Rail Merger

Commentary Imagine if airlines couldn’t fly nonstop between the East and West coasts. Instead, all flights would have to ...

Opinion October 6, 2025
Happy Constitution Day: More Than a List of Rights

Commentary Americans who have never lived elsewhere may take for granted the constitutional protections we enjoy. But on ...

Opinion September 17, 2025
5 Ways to Help Avoid Going Over the Looming 2025 Tax Cliff

News Analysis A large tax increase is scheduled to hit almost all taxpayers at the end of next ...

Analysis May 15, 2024
Recipe for Economic Train Wreck: Biden’s FY ’25 Budget’s 10 Massive Tax Increases

Commentary President Joe Biden released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 on March 11. There’s something in his ...

Analysis March 14, 2024
If You Ran Your Family Budget Like the Government, You’d Be Broke: ‘Tax Cut’ Edition

Commentary The bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act might sound good on the surface. A ...

Viewpoints February 5, 2024
Despite Federal Tax Hikes, Revenues Are Way Down—Here Are 5 Reasons Why

Commentary The fact that the government raises taxes doesn’t necessarily mean it will raise more revenues. The Biden ...

Viewpoints September 12, 2023
How Enormous Boost in IRS Funding Is Warping Tax Agency’s Priorities

Commentary The IRS released its strategic operating plan on April 6, describing its intentions for spending the nearly $80 billion ...

Viewpoints April 18, 2023
New IRS Requirement Raises Questions About Vow to Expand Audits Only on ‘Rich’

Commentary Next month, the U.S. Postal Service will be busier than usual—not because of late Christmas cards or ...

Viewpoints December 28, 2022
‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Is Euphemism for Big Government Socialism, Higher Prices

Commentary In the midst of a recession, with inflation eating away an average of $6,800 in purchasing power ...

Analysis August 3, 2022