Property Taxes

Texas Tackles Property Tax Concerns, Can Square Up to Margin Tax

Simplifying Complex Income Tax Deduction Rules Would Benefit Short-Term Rental Arrangements

The Unintended Consequences of Senator Booker’s “Renters Credit”

Reliance on Property Taxes in Europe

Texas Legislature Abandons Tax Swap, Advances Property Tax Cap

To What Extent Does Your State Rely on Property Taxes?

A Property Tax is a Wealth Tax, but…

Warren’s comparison between the property tax and her proposed wealth tax makes a good sales pitch. However, there are important differences between the taxes. By no means is the property tax in many jurisdictions perfect, but it is generally better structured than a wealth tax.

Iowa Adopts a “Soft” Property Tax Cap

Minnesota Considers $1.35 Billion Biennial Tax Increase

Why State-for-Local Tax Swaps Are So Hard to Do

Texas Considers Options for Reducing Property Taxes

A Tradition Unlike Any Other: The Masters Tax Exemption

Augusta National Golf Club is famous for more than green jackets and pimento cheese sandwiches—legend has it that it’s the impetus for one of the tax code’s many exemptions.

D.C. Property Tax Proposals Should Be Mindful of Base Erosion, Target Simplicity, and Transparency

Facts and Figures 2019: How Does Your State Compare?

Our updated 2019 edition of Facts & Figures serves as a one-stop state tax data resource that compares all 50 states on over 40 measures of tax rates, collections, burdens, and more.

How Much Does Your State Collect in Property Taxes Per Capita?

South Carolina: A Road Map For Tax Reform

South Carolina is by no means a high tax state, though it can feel that way for certain taxpayers. The problems with South Carolina’s tax code come down to poor tax structure. Explore our new comprehensive guide to see how South Carolina can achieve meaningful tax reform.

Sweden is Competitive in Spite of a High Tax Burden

The TCJA Improved the United States’ International Tax Competitiveness Index Rankings

A Post-Brexit Budget for Growth? Not in the UK

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.