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Electric Vehicles Will Have a Long-Term Impact on the Gas Tax
In the wake of the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan, it’s worth considering how the gas tax will remain viable with the rise of electric vehicles.
3 min readThe ‘Grain Glitch’ Needs to Be Fixed
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax preference for farm co-ops would distort agricultural activity and create tax planning opportunities for wealthy taxpayers.
9 min readIntroducing the Tax Foundation’s Tax Reform Calculator
The Tax Foundation’s 2018 tax reform calculator shows you how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact take-home incomes, taxes owed, and more.
2 min readThe U.S.’s New Ranking on the International Tax Competitiveness Index
The TCJA is projected to improve the United States’ current ranking from 30th among the 35 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries to 25th, an improvement of five places.
4 min readPennsylvania’s New Penalties on Investment Could Scare off Amazon, Others
While other states are working to promote growth, Pennsylvania is headed in the opposite direction with a policy that dramatically overtaxes investment.
4 min readWest Virginia Constitutional Amendment Would Roll Back Property Taxes on Machinery and Equipment
Governor Justice’s proposal to roll back West Virginia’s tangible personal property tax, a tax on equipment and machinery, is an opportunity improve the state’s outmoded property tax structure.
4 min readReviewing the Credit Union Tax Exemption
2 min readPresident Trump Approves Tariffs on Washing Machines and Solar Cells
Tariffs on washing machines and solar cells, though designed to help U.S. manufacturing and protect consumers, will likely raise prices and distort markets.
3 min readWashington Legislature Considers B&O Tax Surcharge
Legislation introduced in Washington State correctly diagnoses the problem with the state’s B&O tax, but the proposed remedy could use some work.
6 min readNew York Taxpayers Must Pay for Ill-Advised Lawsuit Seeking Tax Cuts for Wealthiest Residents
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are pursuing a questionable legal strategy to overturn the cap on a federal tax deduction that benefits the wealthy.
5 min readMore States Considering Dubious SALT Charitable Contribution Workaround
California’s plan to circumvent the new state and local tax deduction cap is dubious, but now Illinois, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington are considering similar plans.
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