Nicole Kaeding
Vice President of Federal and Special Projects
Nicole Kaeding was Vice President of Federal and Special Projects at the Tax Foundation, where she researched federal and state tax issues. Her analysis has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, and numerous other national, state, and local publications.
Nicole has testified or presented to officials in 17 states and has testified before Congress.
Previously, Nicole was a budget analyst for the Cato Institute focused on federal and state fiscal policy, and the state policy manager for Americans for Prosperity Foundation where she oversaw the policy activities of AFPF’s 34 state chapters. Prior to working in public policy, Nicole managed retail banking locations for seven years in Indiana and Illinois.
She graduated from DePaul University with a master’s degree in Economics and Policy Analysis, and completed her undergraduate studies at Miami University majoring in Finance and Political Science.
Nicole lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband and two children.
Latest Work
Is Tax Reform Coming to Louisiana?
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The Return of Gross Receipts Taxes
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Multiple Tax Proposals in Minnesota
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Saying Goodbye to InvestArk
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Federal Tax Reform: The Impact on States
The federal government could pass comprehensive tax reform for the first time since 1986. Any federal tax change would impact state budgets, as most states tie their tax codes to the federal code. Here’s what states should expect and the options they’ll have if federal reform happens.
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Illinois Senators Try for a Third Time
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Tax Cuts Signed in Arkansas
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A Tax Compromise Offered in Illinois
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Where Did Americans Move in 2016?
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