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To What Extent Does Your State Rely on Property Taxes?

Will Rhode Island Offset Wayfair Influx with a Sales Tax Cut?

Oregon Another Step Closer to a Gross Receipts Tax Funding Public Education

A Property Tax is a Wealth Tax, but…

Warren’s comparison between the property tax and her proposed wealth tax makes a good sales pitch. However, there are important differences between the taxes. By no means is the property tax in many jurisdictions perfect, but it is generally better structured than a wealth tax.

2017 GDP and Employment by Industry

In the U.S. economy, there are tens of millions of businesses, including more than 30 million pass-through businesses and more than a million C corporations. Most output and employment come from firms that provide services to consumers—such as education, health care, and social assistance services—though a large share of output and employment still comes from firms in production industries, particularly manufacturing.

New Study Finds that High Tax Rates Lower the Chance of Business Survival

America’s tax code distorts the economic decision-making of firms, such as the favorable treatment of debt financing over equity. This study adds to this argument while providing motivation for policymakers to focus on how reforms to tax policy can increase American entrepreneurship.

Iowa Adopts a “Soft” Property Tax Cap

Analysis of H.R. 1757: A Proposal to Raise the SALT Deduction Cap

Revenue Estimates for Digital Services Taxes

Colorado Bill Would Put Vapor and Cigarette Tax Increases on November Ballot