Excise Taxes

Navigating Alaska’s Fiscal Crisis

Taxing Nicotine Products: A Primer

New nicotine products, along with a greater consciousness about the dangers of smoking, have prompted millions to give up smoking. This has contributed to federal and state excise tax collections on tobacco products declining since 2010. Our new report outlines the best way to tax nicotine products based on health outcomes and revenue stability.

Iowa Governor Proposes Second Round of Tax Reform

Proposal to Increase New York Beer Tax

Austria’s New Government Revamps Tax Plans

Tax Trends at the Dawn of 2020

From remote sales tax collection to taxes on marijuana and vaping products, we recap the top state tax trends from 2019 and break down which ones you should watch for in 2020.

How High are Champagne Taxes in Your State?

Sparkling Wine Taxes in Europe

Virginia Governor Looks to Excise Taxes

The proposed budget reflects a growing trend as policymakers across the country look to excise taxes as long-term solutions to budget woes. While excise taxes can be a part of the revenue picture, they are not a sustainable revenue source due to their narrow base, which is easily affected by changes in consumer behavior or market conditions.

State Tax Changes as of January 1, 2020

This year was a significant one for state tax policy, and the wide range of changes taking effect January 1, 2020, reflects the scope and intensity of that activity. With states continuing to grapple with issues like the taxation of international income and collections obligations for remote sellers and marketplace facilitators, the coming year is unlikely to be any quieter.

Policymakers Should Not Resuscitate the Medical Device Tax

Kansas Tax Modernization: A Framework for Stable, Fair, Pro-Growth Reform

Our new report outlines various policy recommendations for Kansas to consider in order to begin a robust and bipartisan conversation about modernizing the state’s tax code to suit a 21st century economy.

Cigarette Taxes and Cigarette Smuggling by State, 2017

Why the Medical Device Tax Should Be Repealed

Washington D.C.’s Beverage Excise Tax Is Not Good Policy

Massachusetts State House to Vote on Taxing Vaping and Banning Flavors

Carbon Taxes in Europe, 2019

Excise Taxes Not the Answer for Streaming Services

Wireless Taxes and Fees Jump Sharply In 2019

Wireless taxes, fees, and surcharges make up over 20% of the average customer’s bill–the highest rate ever. Illinois has the highest wireless taxes in the country at over 30%, followed by Washington, Nebraska, New York, and Utah. How high are cell phone taxes in your state?

What Voters Told Us about Taxes on Election Day