Excise Taxes

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Why the Medical Device Tax Should Be Repealed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

Carbon Tax and Revenue Recycling: Revenue, Economic, and Distributional Implications

In our new report, we explore the design implications of a carbon tax and provide estimates for revenue, economic, and distributional effects of three potential carbon tax and revenue recycling proposals. Each proposal faces different trade-offs and achieves different policy goals.

Results of 2019 State and Local Tax Ballot Initiatives

Election Day 2019 will feature notable tax-related ballot measures in California, Colorado, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Once the polls close tonight, beginning with Pennsylvania and Texas at 8 PM EST, we will begin tracking the results as they come in.

How Does Your State Treat Groceries, Candy, and Soda?

State and Local Tax Ballot Measures to Watch on Election Day 2019

Understanding the Price of Your Plane Ticket

California Cities Want to Cash in on Marijuana

Tax Nicotine Products By Quantity

States Move on Recreational Marijuana

Congress Considers a Tax Increase on Vapers and Smokers

Washington Voters to Weigh in on 12 Tax Questions This November

Colorado Voters to Consider Sports Betting

Marijuana Revenues Could Take a Hit