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 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 Washington Supreme Court Affirms Capital Gains Tax and Invites Challenge to Broader Income Tax Restrictions March 29, 2023 West Virginia Lawmakers Reach Deal on Tax Relief March 1, 2023 Cities Want to Tax Streaming Video Services, but They’re Not Sure Why February 27, 2023 Local Income Taxes: A Primer February 23, 2023 New York, Oregon, and Other States Eye Much Higher Taxes on High Earners February 15, 2023 Will the Federal Government Tax Your State Tax Rebate? February 8, 2023 There’s Still Room for Responsible State Income Tax Relief in 2023 February 1, 2023 State Tax Policy as an Inflation Response January 26, 2023 West Virginia Is Being Left Behind on Tax Relief January 23, 2023 Iowa Proposal to Rein in Property Taxes Misses the Mark January 19, 2023 See Full List Back to Staff Page
