Sales Taxes

CBPP Urges States to Adopt Colorado Internet Tax Law, Despite Major Problems

Sales Tax Holidays: Politically Expedient but Poor Tax Policy, 2017

Sales tax holidays have enjoyed political success, but rather than providing a valuable tax cut or a boost to the economy, they impose serious costs on consumers and businesses without providing offsetting benefits.

State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2017

State Tax Changes Taking Effect July 1, 2017

While most states enact tax changes at the beginning of the calendar year, a number of them implement changes at the beginning of the fiscal year. Eight states have tax changes that will take effect on July 1, 2017, the beginning of the 2018 fiscal year.

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

States Adopting Aggressive Online Sales Tax Laws

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?

North Carolina’s Tax Reform Experience Isn’t Comparable to Kansas

West Virginia Legislature Reaches Budget Agreement

Arizona Should Expand Its Sales Tax Base Instead of Raising the Rate

Tax Reform Gridlock Could Force Immediate Special Session for Louisiana Legislature

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.

California Single-payer: A Dream for Expanded Coverage, a Nightmare to Fund

D.C. Council Committee to Vote on Interrupting Tax Reform Package

West Virginia Legislature Enters Special Session with a Revised Tax Plan on the Table

Louisiana Scraps Gross Receipts Tax Proposal

To What Extent Does Your State Rely on Sales Taxes?

Tampon Taxes: Do Feminine Hygiene Products Deserve a Sales Tax Exemption?

Potential Colorado Ballot Measure Shows How Not to Design a Sales Tax

Tax Freedom Day 2017 is April 23rd

Tax Freedom Day® is the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay its total tax bill for the year. This year, Tax Freedom Day falls on April 23rd, 113 days into the year.