Ulrik Boesen Senior Policy Analyst, Excise Taxes Contact Ulrik Boesen Follow Ulrik Boesen on Twitter 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Works Cigarette Taxes and Cigarette Smuggling by State, 2017 December 4, 2019 Why the Medical Device Tax Should Be Repealed December 3, 2019 Washington D.C.’s Beverage Excise Tax Is Not Good Policy November 26, 2019 Massachusetts State House to Vote on Taxing Vaping and Banning Flavors November 18, 2019 Excise Taxes Not the Answer for Streaming Services November 13, 2019 Wireless Taxes and Fees Jump Sharply In 2019 November 12, 2019 Understanding the Price of Your Plane Ticket October 28, 2019 California Cities Want to Cash in on Marijuana October 23, 2019 Tax Nicotine Products By Quantity October 22, 2019 States Move on Recreational Marijuana October 17, 2019 See Full List Back to Staff Page
