IRET

IRET was founded in 1977 as a 501(c)(3) public policy research organization dedicated to the belief that constructive, free-market economic policies are essential for the nation's economic progress. To this end, IRET conducts research and analysis of the economic effects of tax, budget, and regulatory public policy initiatives. IRET is a leader in offering guidance to policy makers regarding fundamental tax reform that would eliminate the bias against saving and investment in the current tax system, including elimination of the estate tax, taxation of capital gains, and the double taxation of corporate income. IRET is also researching ways to replace Social Security with personal saving for retirement... IRET has a reputation as a no-nonsense resource for policy makers and opinion leaders. IRET relies on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations to perform its work. It accepts no government funding. IRET is the leading public policy institute in Washington focusing..

Primary location: Washington United States