Excise Taxes

States Should be Wary of ITEP Marijuana Tax Policy

Tax Trends Heading Into 2019

In 2019, key trends in state tax policy include reductions in corporate tax rates, updating sales tax systems to include remote online sales, taxes on marijuana and sports betting, gross receipts taxes, and more. Explore our new 2019 guide!

Wireless Taxes and Fees Climb Again in 2018

A typical family with four cell phones paying $100 per month for service can expect to pay about $229 per year in wireless taxes, fees, and surcharges. Nationally, these impositions make up about 19.1 percent of the average customer’s cell phone bill.

Results of 2018 State and Local Tax Ballot Initiatives

Ballot initiatives are often an afterthought on Election Day, but in many states, voters went to the polls to weigh in on significant tax policy questions. Here are the most recent results we’ve compiled for tax-related ballot measures.

Permanence for Alcohol Excise Tax Reforms

South Dakota Voters Will Decide Initiated Measure 25 on November 6th

Top State Tax Ballot Initiatives to Watch in 2018

Explore our list of the top state tax ballot measures to watch for throughout the country.

Washington Voters Might Ban Local Grocery Excise Taxes, Including Soda Taxes

The Portland Clean Energy Fund: Creating a Sales Tax in Oregon

Michigan Voters to Decide Legalizing and Taxing Marijuana

Montana Initiative 185 Mixes Medicaid Funding with Unstable Tax Revenue

Californians Split on Gas Tax Repeal Initiative

Washington Voters to Consider a Carbon Tax—Again

Missouri Voters Face Complicated Choices on Medical Marijuana Taxes

Mississippi Turns to Lottery, Other Tax Changes, in Special Session to Fund Bridge Repair

State Gasoline Tax Rates as of July 2018

Arkansas Tax Task Force Hones its Recommendations

Testimony: Tax Burdens and Tax Triggers in Arkansas

How High Are Wine Taxes in Your State?

New Research Provides More Reasons to Repeal the Medical Device Tax