In the first 2021 installment of our “They’ve Got Next” series, we spotlight five young lawyers to know in the world of tax.

Read more: The Senate is set to vote on the nomination of Janet Yellen to serve as Treasury secretary. The IRS will expand tools to help individuals claim relief payments. Chicago issued guidance for its new “Netflix Tax.”

White House economic adviser Brian Deese was asked Sunday by Republican and Democratic lawmakers for justification for the $1.9 trillion price tag of the administration’s Covid-19 relief plan.

Developing countries could generate substantial revenue by transforming existing levies on fuel into carbon taxes, according to a project led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

America’s governors aren’t waiting for Washington to stimulate their economies. Faced with unexpected budget surpluses after tax revenue held up better than anticipated during the pandemic, governors in more than half a dozen states are taking steps to help small businesses or provide cash to residents thrown out of work.

White House economic adviser Brian Deese was asked Sunday by Republican and Democratic lawmakers for justification for the $1.9 trillion price tag of the administration’s Covid-19 relief plan.

Janet Yellen is on the verge of confirmation as Treasury secretary after getting the unanimous approval of the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, with a full vote by the chamber set for Monday.

Winston & Strawn is expanding its Washington office with the addition of James Mastracchio and Susan Seabrook as partners in its global tax controversy practice.