What I’m Reading This Week April 8, 2010 Joseph Bishop-Henchman Joseph Bishop-Henchman Publicola compares beer consumption and beer tax rates. Higher taxes and lower consumption appear to be correlated. Former Tax Foundation expert Josh Barro writes in Real Clear Markets why film tax credits make even less sense today. The IRS Commissioner speaks on enforcing the health insurance mandate. The San Jose Mercury-News finds that California’s public pension plans are underfunded by $500 billion. Chicago Heights, Illinois is charging for city fire truck requests. Dan Mitchell of the Cato Institute debates Bill Turnier of the University of North Carolina on the VAT. Governor Bredesen of Tennessee has proposed taxes on “complimentary” hotel cable and breakfasts. The Streamlined Sales Tax folks are in town, so I want to re-post my commentary on the SSTP from last year. The Christian Science Monitor argues that a marijuana tax in California would be a bad way to raise revenue. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Excise Taxes Individual and Consumption Taxes Marijuana Taxes
