Jared Walczak
Senior Policy Analyst
Jared is a Senior Policy Analyst 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, and Nevada.
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 political 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 59 national parks.
Written Works
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Missouri Senate Approves Corporate Tax Cuts
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Three Tax Plans Under Consideration in Missouri
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Will Illinois Double Down on High Taxes?
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Are Pre-Filled Forms the Solution to Tax Compliance Costs?
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Updated Kentucky Tax Reform Package Would Boost State from 33rd to 18th on the State Business Tax Climate Index (Updated)
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New York’s SALT Avoidance Scheme Could Actually Raise Your Taxes
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How an Unexpected Revenue Ruling Penalizes Capital Investment in Pennsylvania, and How Lawmakers Can Fix It
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Two States Cut Taxes Due to Federal Tax Reform
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Maryland’s Tax Code Shouldn’t Penalize Marriage
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California’s Corporate Income Tax Rate Could Rival the Federal Rate