Ulrik Boesen Senior Policy Analyst, Excise Taxes Contact Ulrik Boesen Follow Ulrik Boesen on Twitter Request Ulrik Boesen as a Speaker Ulrik is Senior Policy Analyst with the Center for State Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation. His focus is on excise taxation and supporting the team developing principled positions on various excise taxes ranging from gasoline to tobacco. Prior to joining the Tax Foundation, Ulrik worked in tobacco, finance, and public relations. He has a master’s degree in business administration from Copenhagen Business School and has always been interested in public policy—he has been involved in local politics since high school. Ulrik was born and raised in Copenhagen, but now resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife and infant daughter. In his spare time he enjoys playing and watching soccer, as well as traveling. Written Works Massachusetts Flavored Tobacco Ban Has Severe Impact on Tax Revenue January 19, 2021 Several States Considering Legal Recreational Marijuana January 13, 2021 The Drawbacks of State Taxes on Financial Transactions January 11, 2021 Gross Receipt Taxes Become Part of New Jersey’s Recreational Marijuana Legalization December 18, 2020 Indiana Lawmakers Consider Cigarette Tax Increase December 1, 2020 New York Lawmaker Looks to Sin Taxes Once More November 24, 2020 Cigarette Taxes and Cigarette Smuggling by State, 2018 November 24, 2020 Wireless Tax Burden Remains High Due to Federal Surcharge Increase November 17, 2020 New Jersey May Be the First State Without an Excise Tax Levy on Recreational Marijuana November 10, 2020 Election Analysis: Recreational Marijuana Now Legal in Four More States November 4, 2020 See Full List Back to Staff Page