Jared Walczak Vice President of State Projects Contact Jared Walczak Follow Jared Walczak on Twitter Request Jared Walczak as a Speaker Jared Walczak is Vice President of State Projects 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 has authored or coauthored tax reform guides on Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Jared’s work is regularly cited in 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. In his free time, Jared enjoys hiking and has a goal of visiting all 63 national parks. Written Works Two Dozen States Show Why the Kansas Critique of Income Tax Cuts Is Mistaken May 24, 2022 Oklahoma Should Prioritize Pro-Growth Relief, Not Gimmicky Rebate Checks May 23, 2022 Comments on Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes May 19, 2022 Evaluating Wyoming’s Business Tax Competitiveness May 10, 2022 State Sales Tax Breadth and Reliance, Fiscal Year 2021 May 4, 2022 FDA Menthol Ban Would Boost Smuggling, Reduce Revenues, with Few Health Benefits April 28, 2022 States Inaugurate a Flat Tax Revolution April 26, 2022 The Surprising Regressivity of Grocery Tax Exemptions April 13, 2022 State and Local Tax Burdens, Calendar Year 2022 April 7, 2022 State Legislatures Take Up Tax Reform and Relief in 2022 March 29, 2022 See Full List Back to Staff Page