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 Four Issues with Proposal to Increase Tobacco and Vapor Taxes in Maine April 13, 2021 Arcane Federal Tax on Sports Betting Is Too Much to Handle April 8, 2021 Why Smoking and Vaping Tax Increases Should Not be Part of West Virginia’s Reform Proposals April 5, 2021 How High Are Taxes on Recreational Marijuana in Your State? March 31, 2021 Are Excise Taxes on Beverages a Good Substitute for Income Taxes? March 29, 2021 Washington State Lawmakers Consider 1,000% Tax Increase on Tobacco Businesses March 19, 2021 Will Pennsylvania Be the First State to Motor Past the Gas Tax? March 17, 2021 Excise Tax Application and Trends March 16, 2021 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Protect Against Double Taxation of Financial Transactions March 3, 2021 Renewed Calls for Severance Taxes on Bottled Spring Water March 1, 2021 See Full List Back to Staff Page
