Jared Walczak Director of State Tax Policy Contact Jared Walczak Follow Jared Walczak on Twitter Jared is Director of State Tax Policy with the Center for State Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation. He is the lead researcher on the annual State Business Tax Climate Index and Location Matters, and previously authored or coauthored tax reform books on Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Jared’s work has been cited by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Politico, AP, and many other prominent national and state outlets. He previously served as legislative director to a member of the Senate of Virginia and as policy director for a statewide campaign, and consulted on research and policy development for a number of candidates and elected officials. Jared grew up in rural Western Pennsylvania and attended Grove City College, where he studied political science. In his free time, Jared enjoys hiking and has a goal of visiting all 61 national parks. Written Works Kansas Tax Modernization: A Framework for Stable, Fair, Pro-Growth Reform December 10, 2019 Ohio Residents Just Abolished Two Villages Over Tax Increases November 26, 2019 Utah Gears Up for Likely Special Session on Tax Reform November 26, 2019 Five States Risking Lawsuits Over Their Online Sales Tax Systems November 25, 2019 Pittsburgh Claims Home-Field Advantage, But Visiting Athletes Cry Foul November 8, 2019 What Voters Told Us about Taxes on Election Day November 6, 2019 Results of 2019 State and Local Tax Ballot Initiatives November 5, 2019 Will West Virginia Reduce the Tax Burden on Manufacturing? November 1, 2019 Inflation Adjusting State Tax Codes: A Primer October 29, 2019 State and Local Tax Ballot Measures to Watch on Election Day 2019 October 28, 2019 See Full List Back to Staff Page
