Property Taxes

State Tax Implications of Federal Tax Reform in Virginia

Virginia has an opportunity to improve its tax competitiveness following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Inaction will result in higher taxes.

Arkansas Tax Task Force Hones its Recommendations

Testimony: Tax Burdens and Tax Triggers in Arkansas

Senator Harris’s Rent Relief Tax Credit is a Well-Intentioned Misfire

Recommendations for the Arkansas Tax Reform and Relief Task Force

To What Extent Does Your State Rely on Property Taxes?

Average Per Capita Property Taxes: How Does Your State Compare?

While property taxes inevitably draw the ire of some residents living in high-tax jurisdictions, property values are a relatively good indicator of the value of local services received, such as well-funded roads and schools. At the same time, good local public services can make municipalities more desirable, thereby increasing residential property value.

Property Tax Limitation Regimes: A Primer

Testimony: Texas Policy Options for Tax Reform

Texas lawmakers considering ways to reform the state’s tax code should seek to fix the sales tax base and repeal the economically-damaging margins tax.

New York’s SALT Avoidance Scheme Could Actually Raise Your Taxes

Facts and Figures 2018: How Does Your State Compare?

Facts and Figures is a one-stop data resource comparing the 50 states on over 40 measures of individual and corporate income taxes, sales taxes, excise taxes, property taxes, business tax climates, and more.

SALT Update: Property Tax Prepayments Need an Assessment

Property Taxes in Arkansas

As Arkansas considers tax reform, expanding or increasing the state’s property tax, if used to finance other tax changes, would be worth exploring.

Important Differences Between the House and Senate Tax Reform Bills Heading into Conference

The House and Senate have both passed legislation that would overhaul the federal tax code. Learn about the key differences between the two bills.

2018 State Business Tax Climate Index

For 15 years, our State Business Tax Climate Index has been the standard for legislators and taxpayers to understand how their state’s tax code compares and how it can be improved. Now, for the first time ever, you can explore our Index’s 100+ variables in an easy to use, interactive format.

How High Are Property Tax Collections Where You Live?

Sources of Government Revenue in the OECD, 2017 Update

Illinois Calls Special Legislative Session in Final Attempt to Prevent Fiscal Disaster

Unpacking the State and Local Tax Toolkit: Sources of State and Local Tax Collections

There are a number of sources of state and local tax collections each with important implications for revenue stability and economic growth. Which taxes does your state and/or locality rely on most?

Ohio Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Taxes & The Economy

This new chart book cuts through the complexity and gives you a broad perspective of Ohio’s overall economy and tax system. The result is a powerful diagnostic tool you can use to identify your state’s unique strengths and weaknesses.