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The Tax Foundation's Center for State Fiscal Policy produces and markets timely and high-quality data, research, and analysis on state fiscal issues that influences the debate toward economically principled tax policies. Our experts are routinely relied upon for presentations, testimony, and media appearances on state tax and fiscal policy, and our website is a comprehensive resource for information on tax and spending policy in each U.S. state. For information on your state, click on the map below or select from the drop-down menu.

Income Tax Rates: Current and historical (map)
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Facts & Figures booklet, produced annually since 1941. A pocket- and purse-sized guide of state tax rates, rankings, and measures. PDF Buy Latest version released February 2011
Tax Freedom Day by state, the calendar-based measure of the combined federal, state, and local tax burden for the residents of each state. Latest version released March 2011
State Business Tax Climate Index, an annual ranking of the competitiveness of the 50 states' tax systems, using 110 variables measuring each major tax affecting investment. HTML PDF Latest version FY 2012, released January 2012
State-Local Tax Burdens report, an annual estimate and ranking of the combined state-local tax burden shouldered by the residents of the 50 states. PDF Historical by state Historical by year Latest version FY 2009 released February 2011 - lag is due to data availability
State Tax Changes, an annual of review of state tax changes that occurred in the previous calendar year. Latest version released January 2011

Notable one-time reports (full list here) include Unemployment Insurance Taxes, Local Income Taxes, Texas Margin Tax, Sales Tax Holidays, Film Tax Incentives (Background Study, Recent Update, MPAA Rebuttal), Online Sales "Amazon" Taxes (Background Study, SSTP Critique, Recent Update), Cell Phone Taxes, Bag Taxes, Georgia Tobacco Tax, Taxation of Online Travel Services, State Hospital and Medical Provider Taxes, Wind Power Subsidies, High-Earner Income Tax (Hawaii), Border Zone Cigarette Taxation, Gasoline Taxes in America, Judicial Mandates for State and Local Education Spending, Gambling and Lottery Taxes, Federal Taxes and Spending by State.

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New Report: Bush Tax Cut Expiration Effects on the States, by Joseph Henchman, November 23, 2010
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Direct Democracy and State Fiscal Policy, by Joseph Henchman, November 13, 2010
Chris Christie Cites Tax Foundation on "Meet the Press", by Richard Morrison, November 8, 2010
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Washington Voters Again Reject State Income Tax, by Joseph Henchman, November 3, 2010
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Pennsylvania Governor Praises Tax Foundation Rank, But Should He?, by Joseph Henchman, November 1, 2010
Citing Income Tax Initiative, Texas Governor Reaches Out to Washington Businesses, by Joseph Henchman, November 1, 2010
Iowa Auditor Issues Report on Film Tax Credit Scandal, New Zealand Shells Out for The Hobbit, by Mark Robyn, October 27, 2010
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Note to Utah: Hollywood Didn't Save California, and it Won't Save You, by Mark Robyn, October 20, 2010
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Philadelphia Demands License Fee and Taxes from Bloggers, by Joseph Henchman, August 24, 2010
Tax Foundation Report Outlines Significant State Tax Changes in 2010, by TF Staff, August 23, 2010
New Jersey Charged with Fraud by SEC, by Mark Robyn, August 20, 2010
California Cities Approving Sales Tax Increases, by Joseph Henchman, August 20, 2010
Updated State and Local Sales Tax Data, by TF Staff, August 19, 2010
Illinois Tax Amnesty on the Way (Again), by Mark Robyn, August 19, 2010
New Podcast: New York Taxpayer Rights Advocate Jack Trachtenberg, by Natasha Altamirano, August 18, 2010
Illinois Policy Institute: Federal, State Tax Hikes Would Hurt Illinois Families, by Natasha Altamirano, August 17, 2010
Keystone State Can't Afford Film Tax Credits, by Natasha Altamirano, August 13, 2010
New Revenue Projection for Proposed Washington State Income Tax Does Not Justify Targeting High-Income Earners, by Alicia Hansen, August 12, 2010
Broadening the Sales Tax Base in Nebraska is the Right Idea, by Mark Robyn, August 12, 2010
Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Should Say No to Sales Tax Holidays and Focus Instead on Real Tax Relief, by Mark Robyn, August 2, 2010
Fretting Pension Costs, Maine May Move Government Workers to Social Security, by Joseph Henchman, July 30, 2010
Sales Tax Holidays 2010: Politically Expedient but Poor Tax Policy, by TF Staff, July 26, 2010
Sales Tax Bill Introduced in Congress, by Joseph Henchman, July 26, 2010
Kerry has Kennedy to Thank for Yacht Tax Savings, by William Ahern, July 24, 2010
South Carolina Tax Study Group: Broaden Sales Tax Base and Lower the Rate, by Xander Stephenson, July 22, 2010
Suburban Maryland Voters to Reconsider State Slots Parlor, by Joseph Henchman, July 22, 2010
Politics and More Debt from Illinois Sales Tax Holiday, by Joseph Henchman, July 22, 2010
What Are Excise Taxes and Why Are They Going Up?, by Joseph Henchman, July 21, 2010
California Voters to Consider Legalizing and Taxing Marijuana, by Joseph Henchman, July 16, 2010
New Jersey Approves Property Tax Cap, by Joseph Henchman, July 16, 2010
Growing Trend of Local Cell Phone Taxes and Fees, by TF Staff, July 16, 2010
Missouri Senator Resists New Targeted Tax Incentives in 20-Hour Filibuster, by Joseph Henchman, July 15, 2010
Massachusetts Ballot to Include Sales Tax Cut Proposal, by Joseph Henchman, July 14, 2010
Georgia Passes on Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday, by Mark Robyn, July 14, 2010
Summer Travel Tax Traps?, by Joseph Henchman, July 13, 2010
IL, MA Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays Are Bad Tax Policy, by Natasha Altamirano, July 9, 2010
CBPP Oblivious to Real Causes and Solutions to State Budget Crisis, by Joseph Henchman, July 8, 2010
With No Budget, California Governor Puts State Employees on Minimum Wage, by Joseph Henchman, July 2, 2010
Alaska Cuts Cruise Passenger Head Tax, by Joseph Henchman, July 1, 2010
Virginia Attorney General Cuccinelli Files Brief Defending Discriminatory Property Tax, by Joseph Henchman, July 1, 2010
Mixed Reactions to Pennsylvania Governor's Tax Vote Head-in-an-Envelope, by Joseph Henchman, June 24, 2010
ACLU Joins Fight against the North Carolina "Amazon Tax" Disclosure Demands, by Arushi Sharma, June 24, 2010
New York Has Highest Cigarette Taxes in Country, by Justin Higginbottom, June 23, 2010
New Podcast: Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri on State Tax Reform, by TF Staff, June 23, 2010
Montana Revenue Official Floats Compromise on Mobile Workforce Bill, by Joseph Henchman, June 23, 2010
California Considers Selling Ad Space on License Plates, by Joseph Henchman, June 22, 2010
Monday Map: Property Taxes on Housing by State, by Justin Higginbottom, June 21, 2010
New Jersey Millionaire's Tax, by Justin Higginbottom, June 21, 2010
New York Legislators to Vote on Raising Cigarette Tax by 58%, by Joseph Henchman, June 21, 2010
Sudden Retirement of Michigan Film Office Director May Be Linked to Tax Credit Boondoggle, by William Ahern, June 18, 2010
How Much Would You Pay to Save a Squirrel?, by Xander Stephenson, June 18, 2010
Pennsylvania Democrats Ask for Budget Ideas, by Joseph Henchman, June 18, 2010
John Stossel Cites Tax Foundation Study of Film Tax Credits, by TF Staff, June 18, 2010
Congress Considers Restrictions on State and Local Rental Car Taxes , by Xander Stephenson, June 17, 2010
Michigan Attaching Content Strings to Film Tax Credit, by Joseph Henchman, June 15, 2010
Happy Flag Day! 14 States Exempt Flags from Their Sales Taxes, by Joseph Henchman and Steven Pahuskin, June 14, 2010
I Have a Dream...about Implicit Taxation of a Government-Run Gambling Monopoly, by Alicia Hansen, June 11, 2010
Film Tax Credits Losing Their Appeal, by William Ahern, June 11, 2010
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Uses Tax Foundation Data in Its New State Rankings, by Alicia Hansen and Joseph Henchman, June 11, 2010
Oklahoma Cuts Tax Expenditures, by Justin Higginbottom, June 10, 2010
Rhode Island Governor Cites Tax Foundation Research As He Signs Income Tax Reform Into Law, by Joseph Henchman, June 10, 2010
Four Governors Seek More Federal Aid for States, by Joseph Henchman, June 10, 2010
Rhode Island Approves Tax Reform Package, by Ryan Forster, June 9, 2010
Income Tax Reform Repealed by Referendum in Maine (last paragraph corrected), by William Ahern, June 9, 2010
Maine Weighs Tax Reform at Polls Today, by Joseph Henchman, June 8, 2010
The BP Oil Spill: State and Federal Revenue Impacts , by Arushi Sharma, June 8, 2010
Wisconsin Prisoners Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud, by Rob Shrum, June 4, 2010
Replies to Questions from Rep. Steve Cohen on State Taxation and Congressional Power, by Joseph Henchman, June 4, 2010
Record Number of States Delaying Tax Refunds, by Joseph Henchman, June 3, 2010
D.C. Raids "Dedicated" Ballpark Tax, by Joseph Henchman, June 3, 2010
Rhode Island Income Tax Reform Would Improve Business Tax Climate, by Joseph Henchman, June 3, 2010
Tax Foundation Legal Brief: Fairfax County Property Taxes for Metro Extension Violate Virginia Constitution, by Joseph Henchman, Arushi Sharma and Steven Pahuskin, June 3, 2010
D.C. Weighs Sales Tax on Medical Marijuana, by Joseph Henchman, June 2, 2010
Washington State Beer Tax Ad, by Joseph Henchman, June 2, 2010
New Podcast: Josh Barro of the Manhattan Institute on NJ Property Tax Reform, by Natasha Altamirano, June 2, 2010
Cutting Taxes and the Deficit, by Justin Higginbottom, June 1, 2010
D.C. Cigarette Tax Revenues Continue to Plunge After Rate Hike, by Joseph Henchman, June 1, 2010
"MacGruber" Made with Tax Credit, But Creates No Hair Stylist Job, by Joseph Henchman, May 24, 2010
American Express Declines Tax Incentives for New North Carolina Facility, by Joseph Henchman, May 24, 2010
Rhode Island Officials Consider Income Tax Reform, by Joseph Henchman, May 21, 2010
Can Arkansas Fund College Scholarships through Vending Machines?, by Alicia Hansen, May 20, 2010
Pennsylvania's "Big-Brother" Amnesty Scares Up $35 Million in Overdue Taxes , by Rob Shrum, May 18, 2010
Arizona Votes Today on Sales Tax Increase, by Joseph Henchman, May 18, 2010
California Governor Unveils Revised Budget, by Joseph Henchman, May 18, 2010
Tax Policy Center Blog: Get Rid of State Corporate Income Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, May 18, 2010
Illinois Budget at Impasse, by Joseph Henchman, May 17, 2010
Food & Beverage Tax Developments in California, DC, Philadelphia, and Washington, by Joseph Henchman, May 17, 2010
Legalize-It-and-Tax-It: States Considering New Excise Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, May 17, 2010
Quick Tax Quiz: When Is a Candy Bar Not a Candy Bar? , by Alicia Hansen, May 16, 2010
Governors Oppose Millionaire's Tax Proposals in Minnesota and New Jersey, by Rob Shrum, May 14, 2010
Southwest Airlines Declines Public Funds in Charleston, by Mark Robyn, May 12, 2010
Sales Tax Streamlining Effort: Congressional Bill Imminent, by Joseph Henchman, May 11, 2010
Washington State Economic Nexus: Equalizing Taxes or Soaking Out-of-Staters?, by Joseph Henchman, May 11, 2010
Monday Maps: State and Local Tax Burdens vs. State Tax Collections, by Justin Higginbottom, May 10, 2010
Congress Considers Tax Apportionment: How States Divvy Up Corporate Taxes, by Arushi Sharma, May 7, 2010
California April Tax Revenue Nearly $3 Billion Under Projection, by Joseph Henchman, May 7, 2010
Arizona Sales Tax Could Rise From 9th Highest to 3rd Highest, by Joseph Henchman, May 6, 2010
New Podcast: Dr. Joseph Haslag of the Show-Me Institute onTax Reform in Missouri, by Natasha Altamirano, May 5, 2010
Washington Revenue Official: Objective is to Shift Tax Burden Out-of-State, by Joseph Henchman, May 4, 2010
Virginia to Offer Tax Credits for Movie Production, by Justin Higginbottom, May 4, 2010
Pennsylvania Launches Big-Brotherish Tax Amnesty Ad Campaign, by Joseph Henchman, May 3, 2010
Illinois: Low Tax?, by Joseph Henchman, May 3, 2010
Monday Map: State and Local Tax Burden as a Percentage of State Income Ranking, by Justin Higginbottom, May 3, 2010
Reality Crashing on Maryland Post-Northrop Rejection, by Joseph Henchman, April 30, 2010
Washington State Puts Off Reducing its Tax on Sea Cucumbers and Sea Urchins, by Rob Shrum, April 29, 2010
Northrop Grumman is Headed to Virginia, by Rob Shrum, April 28, 2010
Connecticut Last to Arrive at Tax Freedom Day, by Mark Robyn, April 27, 2010
Tax Increases in the Evergreen State Start Phasing in This Saturday , by Rob Shrum, April 26, 2010
Rhode Island Tax Writer Threatens to Repeal the Best Feature of the State�s Tax System, by William Ahern, April 24, 2010
High Income Earner Taxes and Stable Revenue Sources, by Kail Padgitt, April 22, 2010
Star-Ledger Letter to the Editor, by Mark Robyn, April 21, 2010
New Podcast: Rich States, Poor States, by Natasha Altamirano, April 21, 2010
Map: Film Tax Credits by State, 1992-Present, by Nick Zaiac, April 20, 2010
Missouri Offers a Sales Tax Holiday and a Rebate for Energy Efficient Appliances, by Mark Robyn, April 19, 2010
Congress Hears Testimony on Restraints on State Tax Overreaching, by Joseph Henchman, April 16, 2010
Yesterday was Tax Day and Tax Freedom Day for Washington State, by Rob Shrum, April 16, 2010
Today Massachusetts and California Celebrate Tax Freedom Day, by Justin Higginbottom, April 14, 2010
New Podcast: Dr. Michael Makowsky on Budget Problems and Traffic Citations, by Natasha Altamirano, April 14, 2010
Today is Tax Freedom Day for Colorado and Delaware, by Rob Shrum, April 10, 2010
Today is Tax Freedom Day Nationally (and for Hawaii), by Joseph Henchman, April 9, 2010
Wishful Thinking About Tax Burdens in Ohio, by Joseph Henchman, April 9, 2010
Today is Tax Freedom Day for Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, Ohio, and Oregon, by Rob Shrum, April 8, 2010
Tax Freedom Day for North Carolina, Nebraska, and Kansas, by Justin Higginbottom, April 7, 2010
Tax Foundation on Fox Business Network: Amazon Taxes, by Natasha Altamirano, April 6, 2010
Iowa Candidates Propose Corporate Income Tax Cuts, by Joseph Henchman, April 6, 2010
A Better Way to Create Jobs, Mr. President, by Joseph Henchman, April 5, 2010
Today is Tax Freedom Day for Arizona, Iowa, Missouri, and Maine, by Kail Padgitt, April 4, 2010
Tennessee Legislature's Effort to Drive a Stake Through the Heart of Wage Taxation Passes Senate, by William Ahern, April 2, 2010
Georgia's Proposed "Voluntary" Tax, by Joseph Henchman, April 2, 2010
Kristof Says Taxing Stupidity Doesn't Make People Any Smarter, Just Poorer, by William Ahern, April 1, 2010
Today is Tax Freedom Day for New Mexico and Tennessee, by Rob Shrum, April 1, 2010
North Dakota May Consider Property Tax Abolition, by Joseph Henchman, March 31, 2010
Tax Freedom Day 2010 Is April 9; Historically Massive Deficits Promise Later Tax Freedom in the Future, by TF Staff, March 30, 2010
New York Times on Expanding Sales Taxes to Services, by Joseph Henchman, March 29, 2010
New Mexico Governor Opposes Regressive Taxation, Except When He Supports It, by Mark Robyn, March 26, 2010
Tax Foundation Releases 2010 Facts & Figures Handbook, by TF Staff, March 25, 2010
"Bulk Discount" Terminology is Inaccurate Description of Taxation of Online Travel Services, by Joseph Henchman, March 25, 2010
Balancing State Budgets the Smart Way, by Joseph Henchman, March 24, 2010
New Podcast: Free Enterprise Nation President Jim MacDougald, by Natasha Altamirano, March 24, 2010
States Extending Income Tax to Travellers, by Joseph Henchman, March 23, 2010
High Sales Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, March 22, 2010
Tennessee Debates Express Constitutional Ban on Income Tax, by Joseph Henchman, March 22, 2010
Update on State Budget Shortfalls, by Joseph Henchman, March 19, 2010
Maryland Considers "Amazon Tax", by Joseph Henchman, March 19, 2010
Reason, Cleveland, and Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, March 18, 2010
Lowest and Highest Property Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, March 17, 2010
Tax Foundation on Washington Journal: State Taxes, by Natasha Altamirano, March 17, 2010
Wyden-Gregg, Illinois Taxes, and Amazon Tax in Connecticut, by Joseph Henchman, March 16, 2010
New York Demanding Taxes From Long-Defunct Businesses, by Joseph Henchman, March 16, 2010
CalPERS Finally Finds a Consultant to Say What State Politicians Want to Hear, by William Ahern, March 16, 2010
Video: Film Tax Credits Are Bad Tax Policy, by Natasha Altamirano, March 15, 2010
Maryland Lawmaker Proposes Making Millionaires' Tax Permanent, by Rob Shrum, March 15, 2010
DC Budget Blues, by Joseph Henchman, March 15, 2010
Tax Foundation on Washington Journal: State Taxes Including Sales Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, March 15, 2010
CNN Swallows Whole the Hollywood Tax Credit Line, by William Ahern, March 13, 2010
New Jersey is in Fact a High Tax State, by Justin Higginbottom, March 12, 2010
Maryland's Millionaires Missing After Income Tax Hike, by Joseph Henchman, March 12, 2010
"Amazon Tax": Not a Money Maker, by Natasha Altamirano, March 11, 2010
Idaho Governor Woos Oregon and Washington State Businesses Over Tax Policy, by Joseph Henchman, March 11, 2010
Georgia Cigarette Tax Hike Would Spur Cross-Border, Black Market Sales, by TF Staff, March 11, 2010
Illinois Governor Quinn Proposes Income Tax Increase, Borrowing, Not Paying Bills, by Joseph Henchman, March 10, 2010
Colorado's Amazon Tax: It's an Amazon Tax, by Joseph Henchman, March 10, 2010
New Podcast: Idaho Rep. Marv Hagedorn on Personal and Corporate Income Tax Cuts, by Natasha Altamirano, March 10, 2010
D.C. Faces Lower than Expected Cigarette Tax Revenue After Tax Increase, by Joseph Henchman, March 9, 2010
Florida Censors Try to Hijack Film Credit; Repeal Would Be the Best Solution, by William Ahern, March 8, 2010
Florida Considers Using Film Tax Credits as Censorship Tool, by Joseph Henchman, March 8, 2010
New Report on the Harm and Failures of "Amazon Tax" Laws, by Joseph Henchman, March 8, 2010
Greece Crisis: Dress Rehearsal for U.S. States?, by Joseph Henchman, March 8, 2010
Voluntary Tax Payments May Soon Be an Option in Maine, by Mark Robyn, March 5, 2010
Council on State Taxation Scores the States on Tax Administration, by Joseph Henchman, March 5, 2010
Virginia Lawmakers Debate Film Credits vs. Film Grants, and Entirely Miss the Point, by Mark Robyn, March 5, 2010
Once Unmentionable, Cutting Public Employee Pensions Now Routinely Suggested by Both Parties, by William Ahern, March 4, 2010
New Hampshire Gubernatorial Candidate Highlights State Business Tax Climate Index, by Joseph Henchman, March 4, 2010
Tax Foundation Testifies on Maryland Tax Bills, by TF Staff, March 4, 2010
Oklahoma Officials Evaluate Film Tax Credit Programs, by Joseph Henchman, March 3, 2010
Honestly, Who Doesn't Love Free Money?: Lessons From "Dollars for Dishwashers" in Iowa, by Mark Robyn, March 3, 2010
New Podcast: Buckeye President Matt Mayer Discusses "State of the State", by Natasha Altamirano, March 3, 2010
Slideshow: Taxes, Competitiveness & the Idaho Business Climate, by TF Staff, March 2, 2010
Washington State Debating Tax Increase Options, by Joseph Henchman, March 2, 2010
States Put Charitable Exemptions Under Scrutiny, by Joseph Henchman, March 2, 2010
Amazon Taxes and "Preferential Tax Treatment", by Joseph Henchman, March 1, 2010
Anti-Taxpayer Proposal of the Week, by Scott A. Hodge, March 1, 2010
Utah Senate Committee Rejects First of Two Cigarette Tax Increases, by Mark Robyn, February 26, 2010
As Evidence of "Millionaires' Tax" Harm Builds, Maryland Governor Opposes Extending It, by Joseph Henchman, February 26, 2010
Virginia Amazon Tax Dies, Supporters Promise Another Try (Right Now, It Turns Out), by Joseph Henchman, February 26, 2010
Analyzing Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell's Tax Proposals, by TF Staff, February 26, 2010
Quick Tax Quiz: Which State Had the First Sales Tax Holiday?, by Alicia Hansen, February 25, 2010
Indiana Gov. Daniels and Balancing the State Budget, by Joseph Henchman, February 24, 2010
Orlando Sentinel: Crist Should Drop Sales Tax Holiday, by Joseph Henchman, February 24, 2010
D.C. Subsidizing Parking Through the Tax Code, by Joseph Henchman, February 24, 2010
Idaho May Implement Automatic Review and Expiration for Sales Tax Exemptions, by Mark Robyn, February 24, 2010
Report: Public Employee Pensions Face a $1 Trillion Funding Gap, by Joseph Henchman, February 23, 2010
California Senate Passes Amazon Tax, by Joseph Henchman, February 22, 2010
Virginia to Enact Amazon Tax, Too?, February 22, 2010
Georgia's Proposed Hospital Tax, by Justin Higginbottom, February 19, 2010
Buckeye Institute Releases State of the State Report, by Rob Shrum, February 19, 2010
Virginia Gov. McDonnell Drops Income Tax Increase; Seeks Increase for Film Promotion and Business Subsidies, by Joseph Henchman, February 19, 2010
Georgia Tobacco Tax Favors High-Income Counties, by TF Staff, February 18, 2010
Taxation and Imperfect Information , by Justin Higginbottom, February 17, 2010
Proposals for a Sales Tax Holiday and Film Credits in Florida are More Hype Than Helpful, by Mark Robyn, February 17, 2010
Ohio Revenue Commissioner Slams Tax Foundation for Criticizing State's Gross Receipts Tax, by Joseph Henchman, February 17, 2010
Mississippi Gun Sales Tax Holiday: Good Politics, Terrible Policy, by Mark Robyn, February 17, 2010
Colorado Senate Passes Tax Package, by Rob Shrum, February 17, 2010
New Podcast: Joe Henchman on Taxation of Online Travel Companies, by Natasha Altamirano, February 17, 2010
"Economic Development" Teams in VA, MD and DC Bid for Northrop Grumman Headquarters, by William Ahern, February 15, 2010
Tax Foundation on Glenn Beck, by Natasha Altamirano, February 15, 2010
Arizona Voters to Consider Sales Tax Increase on May 18, by Joseph Henchman, February 12, 2010
Washington State Considers Having Highest Sales Tax in the U.S., by Joseph Henchman, February 12, 2010
Oregon Reconsiders Green Incentives, by Justin Higginbottom, February 11, 2010
Colorado Modifies "Amazon Tax" Proposal, by Joseph Henchman, February 11, 2010
Virginia Missed the Starting Gun, but Joins the Race to the Bottom Nonetheless, by Mark Robyn, February 11, 2010
Proposal to Increase West Virginia Beer Tax Misses the Target, by Mark Robyn, February 11, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Spending Boost, Broader Sales Tax, Heavier Business Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, February 11, 2010
New York City MTA Income Tax Shift Proposed By Governor Paterson, by Joseph Henchman, February 10, 2010
Washington State Considers Mystery Tax Bill, by Joseph Henchman, February 9, 2010
Criminal Charges Filed Against Ex-Head of Iowa Film Office, Filmmakers, by Joseph Henchman, February 9, 2010
Hawaii Floats Another Real Estate Tax, by Joseph Henchman, February 9, 2010
D.C. Seeks Bag Tax Regulation Clarifications, by Joseph Henchman, February 5, 2010
Michigan Senate Finance Chairwoman cites Tax Foundation Report on Damaging Effects of Film Tax Credit, by Rob Shrum, February 4, 2010
More on Iowa Film Credits and Why Tax Reform is So Difficult, by Mark Robyn, February 4, 2010
Film Industry to Iowa: Make Our Corrupt Tax Credit Bigger, by William Ahern, February 4, 2010
BATSA Would Establish Uniform Physical Presence Standard, by Natasha Altamirano, February 4, 2010
Champion of Chicago's Double-Digit Sales Tax Loses Primary, by Joseph Henchman, February 3, 2010
Rhode Island Gov. Carcieri Wisely Proposes to Eliminate Film Credits; Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Only Gets Half Way There, by Mark Robyn, February 3, 2010
Colorado Lawmakers Should Not Tax Business Inputs, by Mark Robyn, February 1, 2010
Not Quite, Wisconsin Governor Doyle, by Joseph Henchman, February 1, 2010
California Controller: State Will Be Out of Cash in March Unless Budget is Cut, by Joseph Henchman, January 30, 2010
Filmmaker Michael Moore Takes Michigan Film Tax Credits After Criticizing Program, by Joseph Henchman, January 29, 2010
Washington State Study: Legislators Shouldn't Count on Sin Taxes for Balancing Budgets, by Joseph Henchman, January 29, 2010
California Legislature Kills Bag Tax Bills, by Joseph Henchman, January 28, 2010
Oregon Voters Approve Taxing "The Guy Behind the Tree", by Kail Padgitt and Joseph Henchman, January 27, 2010
California Public Pension Costs Have Grown 2,000% in a Decade, by Joseph Henchman, January 26, 2010
Decision Day in Oregon for Highest State Income Tax, by Joseph Henchman, January 26, 2010
Tax Foundation Staff Economist Mark Robyn on Film Tax Credits, by Natasha Altamirano, January 22, 2010
Ohio Reports 10.9% Unemployment Rate, by Natasha Altamirano, January 22, 2010
Trying to Nip It in the Bud: Rhode Island Democrats Attack the New Alternative Flat Tax , by William Ahern, January 22, 2010
Nevada Does Just Fine Without Film Tax Credits, by Joseph Henchman, January 21, 2010
New Podcast: Joe Kristan on Film Tax Credits in Iowa, by Natasha Altamirano, January 20, 2010
Michigan Debates Expensive Film Tax Credit Program, by Joseph Henchman, January 18, 2010
Nebraska Governor Heineman Mentions Tax Foundation Report in State of the State Address, by Joseph Henchman, January 14, 2010
Tax Changes Coming for Arizona, by Justin Higginbottom, January 14, 2010
Tax Foundation Study: Film Tax Credits, Production Incentives Fail to Spur Economic Growth, by TF Staff, January 14, 2010
The Temporary Nature of Temporary Tax Hikes, by William Ahern, January 13, 2010
Don't Count on Federal Aid, Says California Budget Analyst, by Joseph Henchman, January 13, 2010
Washington Gov. Gregoire Wants to "Buy Back" Spending Cuts, by Joseph Henchman, January 13, 2010
Kansas Governor Praises Tax Foundation Report, by Joseph Henchman, January 12, 2010
Ohio Spending Growth and Income Tax Options, by Joseph Henchman, January 12, 2010
Generous Maryland Pension for Convicted Mayor Shines Spotlight on Wasteful Area of State and Local Spending, by William Ahern, January 11, 2010
Rail Agency Looks to Fine Rude Conduct, by Joseph Henchman, January 8, 2010
California Governor Schwarzenegger Seeks Government Worker Pay Cuts to Replace Furloughs, by Joseph Henchman, January 8, 2010
Ohio's High Tax Burden, Poor Business Tax Climate Hurting Economy, by TF Staff, January 7, 2010
Repeal of Oregon Tax Increases Would Improve State Business Tax Climate, by TF Staff, January 7, 2010
Oklahoma's Second Amendment Weekend is a Shining Example of How Not to Approach Tax Policy, by Mark Robyn, January 6, 2010
New DC Charge on Plastic Bags is a Tax, by Joseph Henchman, January 2, 2010
Tax Burdens and Happiness , by Justin Higginbottom, December 30, 2009
�Equitable Support for Certain States�, by Justin Higginbottom, December 30, 2009
Hawaii May Not Get Expected Revenue From Cigarette Tax Increase As Smoking Drops, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2009
D.C. Incentive Package May Give Company $7 Million to Move A Few Miles Down the Road, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2009
Texas Mayor Pitches to Out-of-State CEOs, Highlighting Tax Foundation Rankings, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2009
California’s Road to Fiscal Collapse: One Narrative, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2009
Census Issues Population Estimates: Wyoming Gaining, Michigan Losing, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2009
New Report: A Review of Significant Tax Changes During 2009, by TF Staff, December 24, 2009
What Should States Do About Budget Shortfalls?, by TF Staff, December 23, 2009
States Struggling With Reality After Optimistic Revenue Projections, by Joseph Henchman, December 22, 2009
Maine Governor Baldacci Pins Budget Hopes on Second Stimulus, by Joseph Henchman, December 22, 2009
Pennsylvania Dreams of Taxing Beyond Its Borders, by Joseph Henchman, December 21, 2009
Pittsburgh Poised to Impose Tax on Students, by Joseph Henchman, December 18, 2009
Oregon Sets Referendum on Highest State Income Tax, by Joseph Henchman, December 18, 2009
State Spending Limits are Consistent with Good Government, by Joseph Henchman, December 18, 2009
Virginia Governor Kaine Proposes Income Tax Increase, First State Spending Cut, by Joseph Henchman, December 18, 2009
Friday Links: Tax Proposals in Idaho, Maryland, Utah; Feds Top Debt Limit and Debate Retroactive Estate Tax, by Joseph Henchman, December 18, 2009
Ohio Officials Agree to Cancel Income Tax Cut, by Joseph Henchman, December 17, 2009
Michigan Bottled Water Tax to Fund Education: Unjustified, Unwise, Unconstitutional, by Joseph Henchman, December 17, 2009
Streamlined Sales Tax Project Board Again Refuses to Simplify Sales Tax Rates, by Joseph Henchman, December 17, 2009
State Government Revenue in 2008, by Justin Higginbottom, December 16, 2009
New Podcast: Tax Foundation Expert on Hospital Taxes, by Natasha Altamirano, December 16, 2009
Alaska Competes with Federal Oil Tax Rates, by Justin Higginbottom, December 15, 2009
Pet Care Deduction: Government Micromanagement, Tax Code Complexity, and Bad Incentives, by Joseph Henchman, December 15, 2009
Hawaii's Gross Receipts Tax: Economically Damaging Despite Low Rate, by Joseph Henchman, December 15, 2009
New Podcast: MO Senator Jason Crowell on Tax Credits, by Natasha Altamirano, December 9, 2009
States Enact More Tax Amnesties, by Joseph Henchman, December 8, 2009
North Carolina Expert: "Incentives" Just Protectionist Corporate Welfare, by Joseph Henchman, December 4, 2009
Some States Tackle Public Employee Pension Abuse, by Joseph Henchman, December 4, 2009
Maryland Video Lottery: If It Seems Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is, by Alicia Hansen, December 4, 2009
How Far Will States Go to Raise More Lottery Revenue?, by Alicia Hansen, December 4, 2009
Pennsylvania Tax System to Blame for Job Losses, Out-Migration, by Natasha Altamirano, December 3, 2009
Connecticut Sales Tax Reduction Cancelled, by Joseph Henchman, December 2, 2009
Ohio Governor Picks Up Votes for Preventing Income Tax Cut, by Joseph Henchman, December 2, 2009
Chicago Succeeds in Cutting Sales Tax, by Joseph Henchman, December 2, 2009
Petition to Reduce Massachusetts Sales Tax Filed, by Joseph Henchman, December 2, 2009
Maryland Officials Balk at Toll, Prefer General Funding, by Joseph Henchman, December 1, 2009
Taxes Drive Day After Thanksgiving Shopping Exodus to New Hampshire, by Joseph Henchman, November 30, 2009
California Local Option Sales Tax, by Mark Robyn, November 30, 2009
Moving Thanksgiving Makes As Much Sense as Sales Tax Holidays, by Joseph Henchman, November 25, 2009
Iowa Governor Appoints Panel to Determine Effectiveness of Tax Credits, by Joseph Henchman, November 25, 2009
Thirteen States Help Their Citizens Maximize Their Tax Deductions, by William Ahern, November 24, 2009
Will Maryland�s Millionaires Please Report to the Information Booth?, by William Ahern, November 24, 2009
Chicago Board Votes Again On Cutting Sales Tax, by Joseph Henchman, November 23, 2009
Monday Map: Top State Income Tax Rates, by Joseph Henchman, November 23, 2009
Rhode Island: High Property Taxes By Any Metric, by Joseph Henchman, November 23, 2009
Budget Woes in New York, California, Michigan, and Washington State, by Joseph Henchman, November 23, 2009
New Podcast: Susan Urahn of the Pew Center on the States, by Natasha Altamirano, November 18, 2009
D.C. Charge on Plastic Bags is a Tax, Not a Fee, by Joseph Henchman, November 17, 2009
New York Running Out of Cash, by Joseph Henchman, November 17, 2009
Florida Cigarette Sales Plunge Since Tax Hike, by Joseph Henchman, November 17, 2009
Monday Map: Top Effective Marginal Tax Rates Under House Health Care Plan, by Joseph Henchman, November 16, 2009
Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge Discusses State Health Care Tax Increases on Cavuto, by Natasha Altamirano, November 16, 2009
Pew Report on State Budget Troubles: Good Research But Misses Causes, by Joseph Henchman, November 12, 2009
New York Requiring Drivers to Buy New License Plates and Pay More to Keep Current Numbers, by Joseph Henchman, November 12, 2009
Feral Cats Pay No Property Tax Where Susan Kelo Used to Live and Pay, by William Ahern, November 11, 2009
Op-Ed: Cities overreach on hotel fees, by Natasha Altamirano, November 11, 2009
New Podcast: Jeffrey Reed on "Amazon" Taxes, by Natasha Altamirano, November 11, 2009
State Tax Raising Ideas From the Onion, by Joseph Henchman, November 5, 2009
Liquor Taxes May Be On the Table in New Mexico, by Joseph Henchman, November 5, 2009
A Few Words on Tax Evasion, Tax Avoidance, and Tax Competition, by Mark Robyn, November 3, 2009
How Much Do States Spend on Education, Public Welfare, and Hospitals?, by TF Staff, October 29, 2009
New Podcast: NTU Ballot Guide, by Natasha Altamirano, October 28, 2009
Historical State and Local Revenue Sources, by Mark Robyn, October 28, 2009
New Census Data: From 2006 to 2008, NY and NJ Counties Rank Highest in Property Taxes on Homeowners, by TF Staff, October 28, 2009
How to Turn $191 Million into $716 Million, by Justin Higginbottom, October 23, 2009
New Podcast: NJ Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, by Natasha Altamirano, October 21, 2009
The Crack of the Bat, the Roar of the Crowd, and Tax Subsidies for Yankee Stadium, by Joseph Henchman, October 21, 2009
Connecting the Dots in Iowa, by Mark Robyn, October 20, 2009
States Suing to Grab Unclaimed War Bonds, by Joseph Henchman, October 19, 2009
Monday Map: Sales Tax Combined State and Average Local Rates, by Joseph Henchman, October 19, 2009
New Report from Rockefeller Institute Paints Bleak State Revenue Picture with 2nd Quarter Data, by William Ahern, October 15, 2009
Michigan Doubles Down on Government-Led Economic Development, by Joseph Henchman, October 15, 2009
Ohioans See Less in Their Paychecks, by Joseph Henchman, October 15, 2009
Podcast: Matt Mayer of the Buckeye Institute: Income Tax Cuts "Freeze" in Ohio, by TF Staff, October 15, 2009
Tires, Skis, Sales Tax, and Florida Garbage Mountains, by Joseph Henchman, October 14, 2009
New Report Compares State and Local Government Tax Revenue Sources, by TF Staff, October 13, 2009
Virginia's Energy Efficiency Sales Tax Holiday Starts Tomorrow, by Mark Robyn, October 8, 2009
"ReadyReturn" a Bad Idea That's Hard to Kill, by William Ahern, October 7, 2009
Philadelphia Sales Tax Increases Tomorrow; State Debates Expanding the Sales Tax Base, by Mark Robyn, October 7, 2009
Governor Granholm's Energetic but Futile Effort to Buy Jobs , by William Ahern, October 6, 2009
Pennsylvania House Pushes Tax Increases Over Weekend, by Justin Higginbottom, October 6, 2009
Iowa Film Credit Report Reveals More Problems; Criminal Investigation Forthcoming, by Mark Robyn, October 5, 2009
New York Times: New York Ready for Prop 13-Style Property Tax Revolt?, by Joseph Henchman, October 5, 2009
Monday Map: State Business Tax Climate Index, by Joseph Henchman, October 5, 2009
Tax for Illinois, Ohio, Mexico, Wars, and Malls, by Joseph Henchman, October 1, 2009
Michigan: Bad Tax Policy, Bad Economy, by Joseph Henchman, October 1, 2009
Sales Taxes and Exemption Revenue Rulings, by Joseph Henchman, September 29, 2009
"Fighting New Jersey's Tax Crush", by Natasha Altamirano, September 28, 2009
Monday Map: Property Taxes on Owner-Occupied Housing, By State, by Joseph Henchman, September 28, 2009
Paper or Plastic? NEITHER in San Jose come 2011., by Joseph Henchman, September 24, 2009
Iowa Officials May Be Trying to Get Out of Bad Film Tax Credit Deals, by Mark Robyn, September 24, 2009
Film Tax Credits Keep Pittsburgh "Crazy Busy", by Justin Higginbottom, September 24, 2009
Pennsylvania is Scene of Disappointing Budget Deals, by William Ahern, September 22, 2009
Which States Are Best for Business?, by TF Staff, September 22, 2009
Corruption and Abuse in Iowa's Film Tax Credit Program, by Mark Robyn, September 22, 2009
Illinois May Tax Cigarettes to Pay for Higher Education, by Mark Robyn, September 21, 2009
Stadium Subsidies Still Popular Despite Budget Crunches, by Joseph Henchman, September 21, 2009
Michigan Study: Targeted Tax Incentives Fail to Spur Economic Growth, by Joseph Henchman, September 21, 2009
San Francisco Mayor: Tax Soda But Call It Something Else and Pretend That Individuals Won�t Pay It, by Joseph Henchman, September 18, 2009
Nevada Weighs Business Tax Increase for Jobless Fund, by Joseph Henchman, September 18, 2009
New York Charging Businesses to Comply with Requirement, by Joseph Henchman, September 17, 2009
Tax Foundation Legal Brief Calls for Reversal of NY "Amazon Tax" Ruling, by Joseph Henchman, September 15, 2009
Denver Regrets Not Using Revenue Ranges for Transportation Sales Tax, by Joseph Henchman, September 15, 2009
Californians Think Tax Money is Wasted; Differ on Solutions, by Joseph Henchman, September 15, 2009
Illinois Should Keep the Good Part of Its Tax System, by Mark Robyn, September 11, 2009
New Hampshire Holds Hearings on Establishing Income and Sales Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, September 11, 2009
Flurry of Cross-Border Alcohol Shopping After Massachusetts Raises Tax, by Joseph Henchman, September 11, 2009
Spitzer Considers Senate Run, by Joseph Henchman, September 8, 2009
Schools Facing Hard Times as Property Tax Revenue Falls, by Kail Padgitt, September 8, 2009
Alaska's Gas Tax is Back, But Maybe Not for Long, by Mark Robyn, September 4, 2009
Property Taxpayers in NY Worry About Growing Burden of Public Pensions, by William Ahern, September 4, 2009
Louisiana's "Second Amendment Weekend": The Right to Bear Criticism Shall Not Be Infringed, by Rob Shrum, September 4, 2009
Maybe Tax-Free but Not Scandal Free, by Kail Padgitt, September 2, 2009
Ohio Lawmakers Should Reject Sales Tax Holiday "Reform", by Mark Robyn, September 2, 2009
Possibility of a Millionaire's Tax in Illinois , by Kail Padgitt, September 2, 2009
Maine Tax Amnesty , by Justin Higginbottom, August 31, 2009
Oklahoma Sen. Gumm: We Accept Your Invitation to Speak, by Joseph Henchman, August 31, 2009
Rhode Island Announces State Worker Furloughs, by Joseph Henchman, August 27, 2009
Sales Tax Holidays Distort Consumer and Business Decisions, Provide Little Relief to Taxpayers, by TF Staff, August 26, 2009
Film Tax Credits: The Road to Nowhere, by Mark Robyn, August 26, 2009
Revenue Rolls Out of the State, by Kail Padgitt, August 26, 2009
Deprived of Tax Subsidy, M. Night Moves Movie to Canada, by Joseph Henchman, August 25, 2009
Philadelphia Eagles Pass on Tax Credit for Vick, by Mark Robyn, August 25, 2009
Sales Tax Holiday Tweets, by Joseph Henchman, August 24, 2009
Virginia Tax Hike Discussion May Impede Recovery, by Joseph Henchman, August 24, 2009
Another Sales Tax Holiday Blog Post, by Mark Robyn, August 21, 2009
Top Earners, Biggest Losers , by Kail Padgitt, August 21, 2009
Film Tax Credits Announced in Ohio, by Justin Higginbottom, August 20, 2009
Idaho Should Definitely Not Fund State Parks With Soda and Candy Taxes, by Mark Robyn, August 20, 2009
Governing on Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, August 19, 2009
California Court Strikes Down Tax on Tax Collection, by Joseph Henchman, August 19, 2009
TABOR and the Washington Monument Ploy in Maine, by Mark Robyn, August 19, 2009
Detroit Mayor Considers Privatizing Tax Collections, by Mark Robyn, August 14, 2009
More on Subsidies for Homebuyers, by Mark Robyn, August 13, 2009
Who Really Wins the Indiana Lottery?, by Alicia Hansen, August 7, 2009
Pennsylvania's Stop-Gap Budget Buys Time to Search for Even Worse Tax Proposal, by Mark Robyn, August 6, 2009
Colorado Lawyer to Challenge Spending Cap, Saying It Destroys Representative Government, by Joseph Henchman, August 5, 2009
Pennsylvania Income Tax Hike "Off the Table", by Joseph Henchman, August 4, 2009
Is the Keystone State's Income Tax Proposal Alive?, by Mark Robyn, August 4, 2009
New Study: State Corporate Income Taxes Hurt Workers� Wages, by TF Staff, August 3, 2009
North Carolina Reportedly Reaches Budget Deal, by Joseph Henchman, August 3, 2009
D.C. Approves Tax Hikes, by Justin Higginbottom, August 3, 2009
Recent State Tax Policy Research from the Tax Foundation, by Joseph Henchman, August 3, 2009
Arizona's Options, by Justin Higginbottom, July 30, 2009
Tax Foundation Releases First-Ever Mid-Year Update of Facts & Figures, by TF Staff, July 29, 2009
D.C. Mayor to Divert Dedicated Funds from Stadium, by David Splinter, July 28, 2009
North Carolina Governor Rejects Tax on Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, July 28, 2009
Parts of Cook County May Still Top the Sales Rate Tax List, by TF Staff, July 24, 2009
Not So Fast, My Friend..., by Gerald Prante, July 24, 2009
SSTP is Not All It's Cracked Up to Be, by Joseph Henchman, July 23, 2009
Colorado Resort Sales Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, July 23, 2009
State Budgets: Oregon Governor Approves Tax Hikes, but Oregonians Might Not, by Jack Mountjoy, July 23, 2009
Sales Tax Rollback in Chicago?, by Joseph Henchman, July 23, 2009
Can You Fix California?, by Mark Robyn, July 23, 2009
State Budgets: California Reaches a Deal... For Now, by Joseph Henchman, July 22, 2009
State Budgets: Illinois in a Holding Pattern, by Joseph Henchman, July 22, 2009
State Budgets: North Carolina Plan to Hike Rates, Keep Narrow Base, by Joseph Henchman, July 22, 2009
State Budgets: Pennsylvania Still Negotiating, by Joseph Henchman, July 22, 2009
A True Cause for Celebration: DC Cancels Sales Tax Holiday, by Micah Cohen, July 22, 2009
NCSL Reviews State Budgets Situation, by Joseph Henchman, July 21, 2009
Transparency for Tax Expenditures: A California Proposal, by David Splinter, July 21, 2009
D.C. Floating Taxes on High-Income Earners, Snacks, by Joseph Henchman, July 21, 2009
Tourism Taxes Are Bad Tax Policy, Hit Non-Tourists, by Joseph Henchman, July 20, 2009
California�s Proposed Carbon-Based Fuel Tax , by David Splinter, July 17, 2009
Will City of Brotherly Love Issue IOUs?, by Mark Robyn, July 17, 2009
More Updated State Tax Rate Tables: Sales, Excise, and Corporate Income Taxes, by Mark Robyn, July 16, 2009
Expedia Pays San Francisco $35 Million in Disputed Hotel Taxes, by Mark Robyn, July 16, 2009
A Close Look at Maine's Property Tax "Work-Off" Program, by Mark Robyn, July 16, 2009
New Podcast: Maine Rep. John Piotti Discusses Tax Reform in the Pine Tree State, by TF Staff, July 15, 2009
New Hampshire Protects Its Businesses and Customers, by Mark Robyn, July 14, 2009
Updates to State Individual Income Tax Rates Table, by Mark Robyn, July 14, 2009
States Begin New Fiscal Year Following Many Tax Changes, by TF Staff, July 13, 2009
Illinois Governor Drops Demand for Income Tax Hike (For Now), by Joseph Henchman, July 13, 2009
Louisiana Tax Credits: Politicians Picking Winners and Losers, by Joseph Henchman, July 11, 2009
DC Tax Collector �Spreading the Wealth� with $48 Million Stolen Property Taxes, by David Splinter, July 10, 2009
Responding to Criticism of our Oregon Report, by Joseph Henchman, July 10, 2009
Oregon Legislature Enacts Slew of Tax Hikes, Including �Millionaires� Tax�, by TF Staff, July 9, 2009
More California Budget Antics, by Joseph Henchman, July 9, 2009
New D.C. Bag Charge is a Tax, Not a Fee, by Joseph Henchman, July 8, 2009
I'll Have Some Margarita Mix To Drink and a Packet of Lemonade Mix For Dessert, by Mark Robyn, July 7, 2009
Michigan and Ohio are Not Examples of "Failed Low Tax Policy", by Joseph Henchman, July 7, 2009
San Francisco Considering Local Beer Tax, by Joseph Henchman, July 7, 2009
California is Not a Low-Tax State, Despite Proposition 13, by Joseph Henchman, July 7, 2009
Broadening or Redefining the Base , by Kail Padgitt, July 6, 2009
Los Angeles County Sales Tax Goes Up; Pico Rivera and South Gate Pay 10.75%, by Joseph Henchman, July 6, 2009
Seattle Mayor Moves to Repeal "Head Tax" on Solo Commuters, by Joseph Henchman, July 6, 2009
Business Week: Job Creation Tax Incentives Don't Help Economy, by Joseph Henchman, July 2, 2009
California Issuing State Warrants to Pay Bills, by Joseph Henchman, July 2, 2009
New Hampshire�s New Taxes Bad for Businesses and Poor , by Micah Cohen, July 2, 2009
Gas Tax Change in North Carolina, by Joseph Henchman, July 2, 2009
Top State Income Tax Rates, by Joseph Henchman, July 2, 2009
Soda Taxes are Highly Regressive and Not Too Effective at Reducing Obesity, by Joseph Henchman, July 1, 2009
Some States Approve Last Minute Budgets, by Joseph Henchman, July 1, 2009
Colorado Springs Offers Amnesty to Sales Tax Cheats, by Joseph Henchman, June 29, 2009
New Jersey New Budget Relies On Several Tax Increases, by Mark Robyn, June 26, 2009
D.C. Metro SILO Contract May Have Obligated Them to Run Outdated Railcars, by Joseph Henchman, June 25, 2009
California Prepares to Issue IOUs Next Month, by Joseph Henchman, June 25, 2009
Cigar Manufacture Blames Tax for Plant Shutdown, by Joseph Henchman, June 25, 2009
Illinois Tax Plan Would Sacrifice Its Only Tax Advantage Over Other States, by Joseph Henchman, June 24, 2009
Tax Reform in Maine, by TF Staff, June 24, 2009
Detroit Contracting and Depopulating, by Joseph Henchman, June 23, 2009
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Geoffrey & Capital One Nexus Cases, by Joseph Henchman, June 22, 2009
Supreme Court Strikes Down Tax as Violation of Tonnage Clause, by Joseph Henchman, June 18, 2009
Florida Decouples Corporate Income Tax, by Joseph Henchman, June 18, 2009
Pennsylvania Governor Plans to Raise the State Income Tax , by Micah Cohen, June 17, 2009
The Beaver State Fails to Dam a Wave of Tax Increases, by Jack Mountjoy, June 17, 2009
San Francisco Mayor Proposes Cigarette Tax for Street Cleaning, by Joseph Henchman, June 17, 2009
From the Department of Out-of-Context, by Kail Padgitt, June 16, 2009
Maine�s Tax Reform Efforts, by Kail Padgitt, June 10, 2009
California Governor Floats Flat Tax, by Joseph Henchman, June 8, 2009
Ohio is Not a Low-Tax Paradise, by William Ahern and Joseph Henchman, June 8, 2009
More on Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit , by Joseph Henchman, June 5, 2009
New Pennsylvania Study: Film Tax Credit Pays for Itself Only Under Bizarre Assumptions, by Joseph Henchman, June 4, 2009
New Podcast: Jamie Story of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii - Tax Hikes in the Aloha State, by Matt Moon, June 3, 2009
Indiana Avoids Education Finance Litigation Mess, by Joseph Henchman, June 2, 2009
New Jersey Primary Voting Today, by Joseph Henchman, June 2, 2009
California Court Hands Down Class Action Decision, by Joseph Henchman, May 29, 2009
Illinois Will Be Better Off Without a Sales Tax Holiday, by Alicia Hansen, May 28, 2009
Don't Buy that House in Honolulu Just Yet, by Joseph Henchman, May 28, 2009
Nevada Governor to Veto Increase to Sales, Payroll, Hotel, and Car Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, May 28, 2009
Hawaii Offers Tax Amnesty, by Joseph Henchman, May 28, 2009
New Podcast: Joseph Henchman of the Tax Foundation - Corzine, Christie and Lonegan Tax Proposals, by Matt Moon, May 27, 2009
North Dakota Cuts Income Tax; Missouri Considering, by Joseph Henchman, May 27, 2009
Arkansas Lottery Will (Unfortunately) Soon Be Up and Running, by Alicia Hansen, May 22, 2009
Nevada Prepares for Tax Hikes, Avoiding the Worst Mistake but Making Its Odd Payroll Tax Even Odder, by William Ahern, May 20, 2009
Virginia's Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday, by Mark Robyn, May 20, 2009
California Voters Reject Tax Increase Extensions, by Joseph Henchman, May 20, 2009
Maryland Wonders: Where'd the Millionaires Go?, by Joseph Henchman, May 18, 2009
A Golden Opportunity: California�s Budget Crisis Offers a Chance to Fix a Broken Tax System, by Joseph Henchman, May 18, 2009
Mayor Proposes a College Attendance Head Tax In Rhode Island, by Mark Robyn, May 14, 2009
Remarks to the Shaftesbury Society Luncheon hosted by the John Locke Foundation, Raleigh, North Carolina, by Joseph Henchman, May 14, 2009
Hawaii Legislature Rushes Tax Bill Through, Accidentally Enacting a Tobacco Tax Cut, by William Ahern, May 13, 2009
Georgia Governor Vetoes Business and Individual Tax Breaks, by Mark Robyn, May 13, 2009
Hawaii's New Top Rate of 11% on Income Over $200,000 is Highest State Rate in U.S., by TF Staff, May 12, 2009
Nanny Tax Rap, by Matt Moon, May 7, 2009
Chicago Board Votes to Cut Highest U.S. Sales Tax, Board President May Veto, by Joseph Henchman, May 7, 2009
Pennsylvania May Consider Property Tax Repeal or Reform, by Joseph Henchman, May 6, 2009
More Cool Visualizations of Tax Freedom Day, by Matt Moon, May 6, 2009
New Podcast: Ron Snell of the National Conference of State Legislatures - Addressing State Budget Shortfalls, by Matt Moon, May 6, 2009
Massachusetts Revenue Department Bullying New Hampshire Businesses, by Mark Robyn, April 30, 2009
We Will Continue to Criticize Ideas That Don't Follow Principles of Sound Tax Policy, No Matter Who Proposes Them, Republican or Democrat, by Matt Moon, April 29, 2009
Specter Joins Nelson as Only Democrats Who Voted for 2001 and 2003 Tax Cuts, by Matt Moon, April 29, 2009
Film Producer Convicted of Bribing Government Official for More Film Tax Credits, by Joseph Henchman, April 29, 2009
Washington State Slashes Gross Receipts Tax on Newspapers, by Joseph Henchman, April 29, 2009
New Podcast: Jonathan Williams of the American Legislative Exchange Council - Rich States, Poor States, by Matt Moon, April 29, 2009
Kentucky Governor Considering Tax Reform, by Joseph Henchman, April 28, 2009
New York Governor Tackles Unfunded Mandates, by Joseph Henchman, April 28, 2009
Inflation Adjusted State Gas Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, April 27, 2009
Madoff Ponzi Scheme Victims Seek California Tax Refunds, by Joseph Henchman, April 27, 2009
South Carolina Senator Wants to Crack Down on Tax Evasion by South Carolina Senators, by Mark Robyn, April 24, 2009
4-D Animation of Tax Freedom Day by State, by Matt Moon, April 23, 2009
New Podcast: Joseph Coletti of the John Locke Foundation - Tax Reform in North Carolina, by Matt Moon, April 22, 2009
Missouri's Version of the FairTax, by Mark Robyn, April 22, 2009
Eight States Consider Adopting New York's Problematic "Amazon Nexus" Law, by Joseph Henchman, April 22, 2009
Will Nevada Be the Next State to Have a Lottery?, by Alicia Hansen, April 20, 2009
District of Columbia Changes Statement on Unemployment Benefits for Non-Residents, by William Ahern, April 17, 2009
Colorado May Repeal Cigarette Sales Tax Exemption, by Mark Robyn, April 17, 2009
And the [News] Beat Goes On: Another Sampling of Media Coverage From a Busy Tax Week, by Matt Moon, April 16, 2009
In Mean-Spirited Interstate Competition, Some State Unemployment Offices Stiff Non-Residents, by William Ahern, April 16, 2009
Consumerist�s Recession Frugality Tips: Save Money Through Tax Evasion!, by Josh Barro, April 15, 2009
A Sampling of Tax Freedom Day Media Coverage, by Matt Moon, April 14, 2009
CBPP Issues Report on Tax Expenditures, by Mark Robyn, April 13, 2009
Taxes vs. Fees: What's the Difference Between Bananas and Driver's Licenses? , by Matt Moon, April 13, 2009
Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) Mentions Tax Freedom Day on Weekly Republican Response, by Matt Moon, April 11, 2009
Property Tax Rates Going Up in Once-Booming Virginia Exurb, by Joseph Henchman, April 9, 2009
New York City, Yankees Abuse Tax-Exempt Financing to Build New Stadium, by TF Staff, April 8, 2009
Virginia DOT: Fund Our Bonuses or Risk Death, by Joseph Henchman, April 7, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Extent of Alaska City's Taxing Power, by Joseph Henchman, April 6, 2009
A Family Leaves Michigan Every 12 Minutes, by Joseph Henchman, April 4, 2009
Tax Foundation Economist on CNN Discussing Property Tax Increases Across the Nation, by Matt Moon, April 2, 2009
New Podcast: Kristina Rasmussen of the Illinois Policy Institute - Gov. Quinn's Tax Increase Proposal, by Matt Moon, April 1, 2009
Paterson / Silver Budget Will Make New York�s Taxes Worst in Country, by Josh Barro, March 31, 2009
Tax Freedom Day� to Arrive April 13 in 2009, by TF Staff, March 31, 2009
Fire Department in Fairfax County, VA, Caught in Corrupt Spending, Uses "Washington Monument" Strategy, by William Ahern, March 31, 2009
Marion Barry Back in Court April 16 for Tax Violations, by Joseph Henchman, March 31, 2009
Supreme Court to Consider Tonnage Clause of Constitution, by Joseph Henchman, March 31, 2009
Tax Complexity Leads to Sales Tax Switcheroo, by Josh Barro, March 27, 2009
Study: Soft Drink Taxes Make People Slightly Thinner, by Josh Barro, March 27, 2009
D.C. Mayor Proposes Streetlight Tax, Other Taxes; Calls Them "Fees", by Joseph Henchman, March 27, 2009
Rhode Island Governor�s Tax Proposals Would Improve State�s Business Tax Climate, by Josh Barro, March 26, 2009
Tax Foundation Communications Director on CNN Discussing Rising Local Property Taxes Across the Country, by Matt Moon, March 24, 2009
South Carolina Considers Hefty Cigarette Tax Hike, by Joseph Henchman, March 24, 2009
North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Lottery Tax/Fee Case, by Joseph Henchman, March 23, 2009
Troubles in the Ocean State: Tax Foundation Economist on CNN Discussing Rhode Island's Bleak Economic Situation, by Matt Moon, March 20, 2009
ALEC Releases 2009 Rich States, Poor States, by Tonya Barr, March 18, 2009
New Podcast: David Harsanyi of the Denver Post - The Politics of Taxes and Fiscal Policy in Colorado, by Matt Moon, March 18, 2009
Clarifying Federal Taxes Paid vs. Spending Received by State: MSNBC Host Cites Tax Foundation Study in Story on Stimulus Spending, by Matt Moon, March 16, 2009
Utah State Rep. Who Floated "Caffeine Tax" Idea Says He Was Joking, by Josh Barro, March 13, 2009
Quick Tax Quiz: History of State Individual Income Taxes, by Alicia Hansen, March 13, 2009
Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) Cites Data on Federal Taxes Paid vs. Spending Received on Fox News, by Matt Moon, March 12, 2009
Tax Foundation Research Plastered in Editorial Sections This Week, by Matt Moon, March 12, 2009
California Budget Shortfall, by Joseph Henchman, March 11, 2009
Study Looks at Taxes Remitted By Business, by Joseph Henchman, March 10, 2009
Washington State Poll Respondents Prefer Sin Taxes and �Temporary� Tax Increases, by Alicia Hansen, March 10, 2009
Nevada Tax Panel Searches for New Revenue Sources, by Alicia Hansen, March 6, 2009
Tax Foundation President on CNN Talking About State Tax Increases Across the Country, by Matt Moon, March 5, 2009
Tax Foundation Director of State Projects on CNN Discussing State "Sin Taxes", by Matt Moon, March 4, 2009
Can Governments Buy Jobs? And If So, How Much Should They Cost?, by William Ahern, March 3, 2009
Should California Be Declared Bankrupt?, by Joseph Henchman, March 2, 2009
Pennsylvania Considers Dropping Film Tax Credit; Nebraska Considers Adopting One, by Joseph Henchman, February 27, 2009
New York's Proposed $10 Fee to Pay Your Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, February 25, 2009
California Tax Refunds Still Delayed, by Joseph Henchman, February 24, 2009
Options for Pennsylvania Budget, by Joseph Henchman, February 23, 2009
Coverage of Oregon Beer Tax Proposal, by Joseph Henchman, February 23, 2009
Wisconsin Governor Proposes Eliminating Film Tax Credit, by Joseph Henchman, February 23, 2009
Quick Tax Quiz: How to Calculate Property Tax Liability, by Alicia Hansen, February 22, 2009
How Much Bigger Can Lotteries Get?, by Alicia Hansen, February 20, 2009
More on California's New Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, February 20, 2009
California Approves Budget; Taxes Going Up, by Joseph Henchman, February 19, 2009
Idaho Beer Tax Tripling Survives First Vote, by Joseph Henchman, February 19, 2009
Oregon Legislator Proposes Raising Beer Tax 1800%, by Joseph Henchman, February 19, 2009
Tax Foundation Testimony on Sales Tax Streamlining, by Joseph Henchman, February 18, 2009
Kansas Resolves Budget Impasse, by Joseph Henchman, February 18, 2009
Negotiations Continue on California Budget, by Joseph Henchman, February 17, 2009
Paterson Gives Up on Soda Tax, But Idea Lives On, by Joseph Henchman, February 16, 2009
California Budget Compromise Tax Changes, by Joseph Henchman, February 13, 2009
More on California Budget Deal, by Joseph Henchman, February 12, 2009
Kentucky House Approves Increase in Cigarette and Liquor Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, February 12, 2009
No Deal Yet on California Budget, by Joseph Henchman, February 11, 2009
New TF Report: State Budget Shortfalls Present a Tax Reform Opportunity, by TF Staff, February 11, 2009
Will the Last Investment Banker Left in Manhattan Please Turn Out the Lights?, by Josh Barro, February 11, 2009
Oklahoma Town Worried About Image After Error By Oklahoma Tax Commission, by Joseph Henchman, February 11, 2009
Maryland Tries to Lure E-Filers with YouTube Video Spoof, by Alicia Hansen, February 10, 2009
States Should Preserve Net Operating Loss Carrybacks, by Joseph Henchman, February 9, 2009
Cigarette Taxes: It's All About the Revenue, by Joseph Henchman, February 7, 2009
Tax Foundation Argues to California Court of Appeals: Charging Taxpayers for Tax Collection Is a Tax, by TF Staff, February 6, 2009
New Podcast: State Budget Shortfalls Present Opportunities for Tax Reform, by Matt Moon, February 4, 2009
Nancy Killefer Gets Thrown Under the Tax Bus, by Josh Barro, February 3, 2009
Bloomberg�s Budget for NYC: Sales Tax Higher, Income Tax Unchanged, by Josh Barro, February 2, 2009
California Liquor Tax Increase Proposal May End "Two Buck Chuck", by Joseph Henchman, February 2, 2009
New York's City Income Tax a Rarity, by Joseph Henchman, January 30, 2009
State of the State Addresses, by Alicia Hansen, January 29, 2009
2009 State Sales, Gasoline, Cigarette, and Alcohol Tax Rates, by Mark Robyn, January 29, 2009
Nonrepresentation Without Taxation, by Josh Barro, January 28, 2009
You Know What Maine Doesn't Need? A Sales Tax Holiday., by Josh Barro, January 28, 2009
Cigarette Tax Map, by Joseph Henchman, January 27, 2009
Tax Foundation in Last Week's Editorial Pages ... and the Best of the Blogosphere, by Matt Moon, January 26, 2009
States Get Lion's Share of Stimulus Bill, by Joseph Henchman, January 26, 2009
Blagojevich, Who Once Pushed Huge Tax Hike, Says He Now Stands Between Legislature and Tax Hike, by Joseph Henchman, January 26, 2009
Every State Tax Department Needs a Mouse Puppet, by Alicia Hansen, January 24, 2009
Paterson's Nearly 100 Tax and Fee Increase Proposals a Mixed Bag, by TF Staff, January 23, 2009
Oklahoma's Budget is ########, by Joseph Henchman, January 22, 2009
Rental Car Tax an Unfair Way to Fund Tri-Rail, by Josh Barro, January 22, 2009
Some California Republicans May OK Tax Hike in Budget Talks, by Joseph Henchman, January 22, 2009
Will Kentucky Be the Next State to Add Video Lottery Terminals?, by Alicia Hansen, January 22, 2009
D.C. Residents Renting Homes for Inauguration Day Have No Sales Tax Worries, by Alicia Hansen, January 19, 2009
Troubled Hoboken Faces 47 Percent Property Tax Hike, by Joseph Henchman, January 16, 2009
Tax Foundation Data Cited by Government Officials in California, South Carolina, Minnesota, and Rhode Island, by TF Staff, January 16, 2009
South Carolina Governor Proposes Tax Reform in State of the State Speech, by Joseph Henchman, January 15, 2009
Maryland's Doubled Cigarette Tax Brings in Just 50% More Revenue, by Joseph Henchman, January 14, 2009
2009 State Corporate Income Tax Rates, by Mark Robyn, January 13, 2009
Tracking State Budget News on Twitter, and the Best of the Blogosphere, by Matt Moon, January 13, 2009
Rhode Island Governor Proposes Cigarette Tax Hike, by Joseph Henchman, January 12, 2009
Georgia Considering New Tax on Hospitals, by Joseph Henchman, January 12, 2009
News on Your State�s Budget , by TF Staff, January 12, 2009
Florida Hikes Traffic Fines to Pay Court Costs, by Joseph Henchman, January 9, 2009
CBPP Report Confuses Two Issues; Ignores Budget Reform Opportunity, by TF Staff, January 9, 2009
State Budgets: New Mexico Moves From Surplus to Shortfall, by Joseph Henchman, January 8, 2009
California Activists File Suit Seeking to Nullify Tax Plan, by Joseph Henchman, January 7, 2009
2009 State Individual Income Tax Rates, by Mark Robyn, January 7, 2009
Florida Joins Powerball Lottery, by Alicia Hansen, January 6, 2009
State Budgets: Complete List of Blog Posts, by Joseph Henchman, January 4, 2009
State Budgets: Alabama Governor Announces Education Proration and Budget Reductions, by Joseph Henchman, January 3, 2009
State Budgets: Alaska Modestly Cuts Spending; Budget Assumes Oil Price Rebound, by Joseph Henchman, January 3, 2009
State Budgets: Arizona Considering Spending Cuts, by Joseph Henchman, January 3, 2009
State Budgets: Arkansas Forecasts Surpluses, by Joseph Henchman, January 3, 2009
State Budgets: California's Perpetual Budget Crisis Continues, by Joseph Henchman, January 2, 2009
State Budgets: Colorado Continues Questionable Credits and Subsidies Despite Shortfall and Across-the-Board Cuts, by Joseph Henchman, January 2, 2009
State Budgets: Connecticut Considering Options for Large Shortfall, by Joseph Henchman, January 2, 2009
State Budgets: Delaware Hurt By Falling Corporate Tax Revenue; Shifts Funds From Future, by Joseph Henchman, January 2, 2009
State Budgets: Florida Borrowing and Hitting Smokers and Gamblers After Mortgage Stamp Taxes Fall, by Joseph Henchman, January 1, 2009
State Budgets: Georgia Orders Spending Cuts, Considers Borrowing, by Joseph Henchman, January 1, 2009
State Budgets: Hawaii Reduces Spending and Considers Curtailing Credits, by Joseph Henchman, January 1, 2009
State Budgets: Idaho Cuts Spending, Preserves Rainy Day Fund, by Joseph Henchman, January 1, 2009
Does Lottery Revenue Rise or Fall during Economic Hardship?, by Alicia Hansen, December 31, 2008
LA Times Editorial Takes on ATR's Tax Pledge, by Gerald Prante, December 31, 2008
What�s Wrong with California�s Sales Tax Exemption for Groceries?, by William Ahern, December 31, 2008
BusinessWeek Features State Business Tax Climate Index; State-Local Tax Reports in Editorial Pages This Week, by Matt Moon, December 31, 2008
State Budgets: Illinois Budget in Crisis as Governor Clings to Office, by Joseph Henchman, December 31, 2008
State Budgets: Indiana Imposes Modest Cuts to Balance Budget, by Joseph Henchman, December 31, 2008
State Budgets: Iowa Cancels Some Spending to Address Shortfall, by Joseph Henchman, December 31, 2008
State Budgets: Kansas Imposes Cuts, Studies Agency Consolidation, by Joseph Henchman, December 31, 2008
WSJ Columnist Cites Our State & Local Tax Studies, Urges Obama Not to Repeat New Jersey's Mistakes, by Matt Moon, December 30, 2008
State Budgets: Kentucky Governor Urges Cigarette Tax Increase, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2008
State Budgets: Louisiana Governor Stands By Tax Cuts and Tax Credits; Holds Off Using Rainy Day Fund, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2008
State Budgets: Maine Awaits Proposals to Address Looming Shortfall, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2008
Tax Foundation's Website Among the "Online Tax Canon" ... and the Best of the Blogosphere, by Matt Moon, December 29, 2008
State Budgets: Maryland Tax Increases Can't Keep Up With Spending Increases, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2008
State Budgets: Massachusetts Eliminates Programs; Governor Open to Gas Tax Rise, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2008
State Budgets: Michigan Shutters Prison But Continues Credits and Subsidies to Favored Businesses, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2008
Tax Foundation on Yesterday's Edition of C-SPAN's Washington Journal Discussing State Budget Situations, by Matt Moon, December 29, 2008
State Budgets: Minnesota Cuts to Balance Current Budget; Seeks Input for Next Budget, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2008
State Budgets: Mississippi Considering Hiring Freeze and Cigarette Tax Increase in New Budget, by Joseph Henchman, December 29, 2008
State Budgets: Missouri Uses Some of Past Surplus But Not Enough to Close Shortfall, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2008
State Budgets: Montana Cuts Spending as Budget Surplus Dwindles, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2008
State Budgets: Nebraska Budget in Balance with Large Rainy Day Fund, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2008
State Budgets: Nevada Closes Immediate Gap but May Face Tax Increases Soon, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2008
State Budgets: New Hampshire Facing Tax Increase Pressure for Modest Shortfall, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2008
State Budgets: New Jersey Governor Cuts Some Spending But Hints Tax Increases are Likely, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2008
State Budgets: New York Plans to Raise Taxes and Fees, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2008
State Budgets: North Carolina Ponders Options, by Joseph Henchman, December 28, 2008
State Budgets: North Dakota Debates How to Spend Growing Surplus, by Joseph Henchman, December 27, 2008
State Budgets: Ohio Governor Expands Tax Incentives, Threatens "Washington Monument" to Get Federal Aid, by Joseph Henchman, December 27, 2008
State Budgets: Oklahoma Emphasizes Spending Cuts, by Joseph Henchman, December 27, 2008
State Budgets: Oregon Governor Recommends Tax and Spending Increases, by Joseph Henchman, December 27, 2008
State Budgets: Pennsylvania Reduces Some Spending Growth But Banks on Federal Bailout, by Joseph Henchman, December 27, 2008
State Budgets: Rhode Island Determined to Keep Spending While Studying Reforms, by Joseph Henchman, December 27, 2008
State Budgets: South Carolina Cuts Spending, Considers Tax Reform Plan, by Joseph Henchman, December 27, 2008
State Budgets: South Dakota Draws Down Reserves, Cuts Spending Increase, by Joseph Henchman, December 27, 2008
State Budgets: Tennessee Cuts Non-Education Spending, Hopes for Future Federal Bailout, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
State Budgets: Texas Faces Calls to Spend Surplus, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
State Budgets: Utah Cuts Spending, Hopes for Stimulus Money, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
State Budgets: Vermont Makes Cuts, Considers Income and Gas Tax Increase, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
State Budgets: Virginia Makes Modest Cuts, Proposes Cigarette Tax Hike, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
State Budgets: Washington Governor Goes for the "Washington Monument" Ploy, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
State Budgets: West Virginia Hikes Spending as Surpluses Continue, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
State Budgets: Wisconsin Governor Boosts Spending, Hopes for Federal Bailout, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
State Budgets: Wyoming Pushing to Spend Continuing Surplus, by Joseph Henchman, December 26, 2008
Does Blagojevich�s Wrongdoing Extend to State Lottery?, by Alicia Hansen, December 22, 2008
Holiday Tax Trivia, by Joseph Henchman, December 22, 2008
Maine Court Imposes Taxes on Out-of-State (?) Driver, by Joseph Henchman, December 19, 2008
California Passes Tax/Fee Switcheroo Budget; Governor Says He'll Veto, by Joseph Henchman, December 19, 2008
Tax Foundation Tax Counsel: California Budget Proposal Probably Unconstitutional, by TF Staff, December 18, 2008
California Rush Budget Plan Probably Unconstitutional: Depends on Calling Gas Tax a Tax One Day, and a Fee the Next, by Joseph Henchman, December 18, 2008
Appropriation by Litigation Update, by Joseph Henchman, December 18, 2008
Seneca Object to New York Cigarette Tax Law, by Joseph Henchman, December 18, 2008
Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia Propose Higher Cigarette Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, December 17, 2008
New York Governor Signs Law to Tax Cigarettes Sold on Tribal Lands, by Joseph Henchman, December 16, 2008
Property Taxes: If You Calculate It, They Will Come ... and the Best of the Blogosphere, by Matt Moon, December 16, 2008
State Government Bailouts: An Opportunity for Tax Reform, by Joseph Henchman, December 16, 2008
Gov. Paterson's Tax Hikes Include Ridiculous Tax on Non-Diet Soda, by Gerald Prante, December 15, 2008
California Announces Appointees to Tax Reform Commission, by Joseph Henchman, December 15, 2008
Illinois Gov. Blagojevich Offers More Bad Tax Policy, by Joseph Henchman, December 15, 2008
Property Tax Map, by Joseph Henchman, December 12, 2008
Oklahoma Tax Officials Continue Absurdity, by Joseph Henchman, December 11, 2008
Wisconsin Prosecutors Misguided on Alcohol Taxes, by Mark Robyn, December 10, 2008
SILO Bailout Added to Auto Bailout Bill; Grassley Objects for Good and Bad Reasons, by Joseph Henchman, December 10, 2008
Rod Blagojevich: Man of the People, by Josh Barro, December 9, 2008
More Tax Relief Possible for Hoosiers, by Tonya Barr, December 9, 2008
Sanford Proposes to Vastly Improve South Carolina's Business Tax Climate, by Josh Barro, December 9, 2008
Reading Between the Lines of Oregon�s Video Lottery Commercials , by Alicia Hansen, December 8, 2008
Oklahoma Raises $81 Million in Tax Amnesty, but is that a Success?, by Mark Robyn and Joseph Henchman, December 8, 2008
Indiana Supreme Court Hears Case on Judicial Funding Mandate for Education, by Joseph Henchman, December 8, 2008
WY Gov Wants Property Tax Relief (Good) Through a Homestead Exemption (Bad), by Josh Barro, December 5, 2008
NYC Income Taxes Going from Ridiculous to Ridiculouser, by Josh Barro, December 5, 2008
Indiana Court Considers Judicial Involvement in Education Spending, by Joseph Henchman, December 4, 2008
Florida Rep. Trying to Call Cigarette Tax a "Fee", by Joseph Henchman, December 2, 2008
"Tax Girl" Blog Launches Series on State Taxes, by Matt Moon, December 2, 2008
Even in the World of Tax Policy, There�s Something to Be Thankful For, by TF Staff, November 26, 2008
Tax Foundation Files Brief Supporting Class Tax Refunds, by Joseph Henchman, November 26, 2008
South Carolina Prepares for Gun Sales Tax Holiday, by Joseph Henchman, November 26, 2008
New Jersey Takes One Step to Improve Its Business Tax Climate, by Josh Barro, November 25, 2008
Beer Tax Map, by Joseph Henchman, November 25, 2008
San Jose Tax Counting Every Vote, by Joseph Henchman, November 18, 2008
Mike Bloomberg Learns That His Title Is Mayor, not Tax Tsar, by Josh Barro, November 18, 2008
SILO Update: Belgian Bank Settles, Transit Agencies Lobby for Bailout, by Joseph Henchman, November 18, 2008
Sales Tax Rate Map, by Joseph Henchman, November 17, 2008
Transit SILO Deal Update: Negotiations Continue, by Joseph Henchman, November 13, 2008
Tennessee Court Strikes Down Excise Tax on Whitewater Rafting, by Joseph Henchman, November 13, 2008
Metro Seeks Court Order on SILO Payments, by Joseph Henchman, November 12, 2008
State Spending Booms While Economy Suffers, by William Ahern, November 11, 2008
California Proposes Hiking Unemployment Insurance Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, November 10, 2008
San Mateo County Rental Car Taxes Defeated at Ballot Box, by Joseph Henchman, November 7, 2008
Calculating California's Sales Tax, by Joseph Henchman, November 7, 2008
California Sales Tax Back in the Spotlight: LA and SF Would Have Double-Digit Rates, by William Ahern, November 6, 2008
State Tax-Related Ballot Initiative Results, by Joseph Henchman, November 5, 2008
New Podcast on New Jersey's Business Tax Climate, by TF Staff, November 4, 2008
Tax or Treat?, by Alicia Hansen, October 31, 2008
Tax Foundation Report Looks At Ballot Initiatives in 23 States, by Joseph Henchman, October 31, 2008
California Governor Establishes Tax Review Panel, by Joseph Henchman, October 31, 2008
Federal Judge Enjoins Gag Rule on Florida Ballot Initiatives, by Joseph Henchman, October 30, 2008
New Tax Policy Podcast: Staff Economist Josh Barro on the 2009 State Business Tax Climate Index, by TF Staff, October 23, 2008
Correction for Steve Malanga of Real Clear Markets: NTU's Ballot Initiative Report, by Matt Moon, October 22, 2008
Even Proposing a Sales Tax Holiday Creates Tax Instability, by Josh Barro, October 21, 2008
Kentucky Governor Seeks to Shut Down Threats to State Lottery Monopoly, by Joseph Henchman, October 21, 2008
Tax Foundation Releases Report on North Dakota Ballot Initiative, by Joseph Henchman, October 20, 2008
Democratic Anti-Chambliss Ad on FairTax is Very Deceptive, by Joseph Henchman, October 17, 2008
Seattle Grocery Bag Tax Will Go to Voters, by Joseph Henchman, October 16, 2008
After Two Weeks of Uncertainty, New Hampshire Cigarette Tax Goes Up 25 Cents, by Joseph Henchman, October 16, 2008
Best of the Blogosphere: Maryland & the State Business Tax Climate Index, by Matt Moon, October 15, 2008
New Jersey Republicans Propose Sales Tax Holiday, by Josh Barro, October 14, 2008
From the Archives: North Dakota Adopts Sales Tax in 1935, by Joseph Henchman, October 10, 2008
TF Chief Economist on Targeting "Tax Cheats", by Matt Moon, October 9, 2008
Federal Court Halts Iowa Attempt to Tax Internet, by Joseph Henchman, October 9, 2008
Colorado Court Strikes Down Effort to Collect Illegal Tax, by Joseph Henchman, October 8, 2008
Virginians, Ready for Your Energy Efficient Appliance Sales Tax Holiday?, by Joseph Henchman, October 8, 2008
Time to Rehab New Jersey's Tax Climate, by Josh Barro, October 7, 2008
Party Revenue From State Income Tax "Check-Off", by Mark Robyn, October 6, 2008
Which States Are Best for Business? 2009 State Business Tax Climate Index, by TF Staff, October 6, 2008
Tax-Funded Raleigh Convention Center Subsidizing Conventions to Get Business, by Joseph Henchman, September 30, 2008
Bailout Bill Fails; How a Bailout Would Affect Property Tax Collections, by Joseph Henchman, September 29, 2008
Mississippi Tax Study Commission Releases Final Report, by Joseph Henchman, September 27, 2008
Palm Bay Police Chief Says City Isn't Collecting Enough Taxes to Respond to Crimes, by Josh Barro, September 25, 2008
Oklahoma Tax Authorities Outrageously Overreach, by Joseph Henchman, September 24, 2008
Group Formed to Fight Massachusetts Income Tax Repeal, by Joseph Henchman, September 22, 2008
Ohio Court Rules Gross Receipts Tax on Groceries Unconstitutional, by Joseph Henchman, September 19, 2008
Yankees Stadium Tax Financing Under Suspicion; White House Aide Avoids Tax Foreclosure, by Joseph Henchman, September 18, 2008
Property Tax Swap Proposed in Indiana, by Joseph Henchman, September 18, 2008
Maryland Revenue Falls Short Despite (or Because of?) Huge Tax Hikes, by Joseph Henchman, September 16, 2008
Texas Governor Suspends Hotel Tax as Texans Might Pay It, by Joseph Henchman, September 15, 2008
Lottery Case Heard in North Carolina Supreme Court, by Joseph Henchman, September 8, 2008
Tax Foundation to Attend North Carolina Supreme Court Hearing on State Lottery, by Joseph Henchman, September 5, 2008
Florida Property Tax Swap Off Ballot for Good After State Supreme Court Ruling, by Joseph Henchman, September 3, 2008
McCain vs. Palin on Earmarks, by Gerald Prante, September 3, 2008
Thoughts on Why the U.S. Supreme Court Doesn't Stop State Tax Overreaching, by Joseph Henchman, September 3, 2008
Texas Supreme Court Declines to Rehear Insurance Tax Case, by Joseph Henchman, September 3, 2008
Higher Taxes, or Less Police and Fire Protection?, by Bob Schmidt, August 29, 2008
Mississippi: Regressive is Regressive is Regressive, by Bob Schmidt, August 29, 2008
California Exit Tax Proposal Derided, by Joseph Henchman, August 28, 2008
What's Exempt from Alabama's Property Tax, by TF Staff, August 26, 2008
California Activist Proposes Wealth Tax and Probably Unconstitutional Exit Tax, by Joseph Henchman and Paul Galindo, August 25, 2008
California Considers Tax Changes in Budget Standoff, by Joseph Henchman, August 22, 2008
Blog Looks at Maryland, Virginia Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, August 22, 2008
Thursday Video: Bad State Tax Ideas, by Joseph Henchman, August 21, 2008
Sales Tax Holidays: Small Gains Are Outweighed By Serious Harms, by Joseph Henchman, August 20, 2008
Is Maryland a High-Tax State?, by Joseph Henchman, August 20, 2008
Mississippi Tax Commission Releases Draft Report, by Joseph Henchman, August 19, 2008
Mississippi Tax Study Commission Should Consider Bold Steps, by Joseph Henchman, August 19, 2008
Florida Tax Swap Removed From Ballot, by Joseph Henchman, August 18, 2008
Maine Policymakers Agree: Maine's Income Tax Too High, by Josh Barro, August 15, 2008
NY May Offer Tax Credit for Volunteering to Pay Taxes, by Mark Robyn, August 15, 2008
Where to Retire?, by Joseph Henchman, August 15, 2008
Los Angeles Looks to Top Chicago's Sales Tax, by Bob Schmidt, August 14, 2008
Who Should Fund Pennsylvania's Roads?, by Mark Robyn, August 14, 2008
Colorado Sales Tax Increase on Ballot, by Joseph Henchman, August 14, 2008
Three Ways to Look at the Maryland Slots Debate, by Alicia Hansen, August 13, 2008
The Booming Cigarette Black Market, by Joseph Henchman, August 12, 2008
New York: One Small Step Closer to Fiscal Solvency, by Bob Schmidt, August 12, 2008
Chicago Bottled Water Tax Washed Up, by Joseph Henchman and Sarah Larson, August 8, 2008
New State/Local Tax Burden Report Shows New Jersey Has Highest Tax Burden, Alaska Lowest, by TF Staff, August 7, 2008
Thursday Video: Pittsburgh Drink Tax Song, by Joseph Henchman, August 7, 2008
Florida Governor Endorses Property Tax Swap Amendment, by Sarah Larson, August 6, 2008
The California Budget: A Work in Progress, by Bob Schmidt, August 5, 2008
Illinois Tries to Tax Outsiders, by Will Luther, August 4, 2008
IRS Publishes "Top 1%" Data by State -- California's Top 1% in the Crosshairs, by William Ahern, August 1, 2008
High Oil Prices Good for at Least One State, by Mark Robyn, July 31, 2008
Florida Imposes Tax on Justice, by Joseph Henchman, July 31, 2008
New York: A Red (Ink) State., by Bob Schmidt, July 30, 2008
Nearly 8,000 Sales Taxes and 2 Fur Taxes: Reasons Why the Streamlined Sales Tax Project Shouldn't Be Quick to Declare Victory, by Joseph Henchman, July 28, 2008
Sales Tax Holidays: Politically Expedient but Poor Tax Policy, by Joseph Henchman, July 25, 2008
The Home is a Temple, Literally, by Sarah Larson, July 24, 2008
American Airlines Case in New York Highlights Problems with Hotel Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, July 23, 2008
North Carolina Supreme Court to Hear Lottery Tax Case in September, by Joseph Henchman, July 22, 2008
Multiple-Choice Tax Proposal in Florida, by Will Luther, July 22, 2008
Economic Reality Check for Democratic Oil Rhetoric, by Gerald Prante, July 20, 2008
Nationals Ballpark Strikes Out, by Kevin Zhou, July 18, 2008
Show-Me Institute on Local Income Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, July 18, 2008
MEGA-Silly Tax Credits in Michigan, by Sarah Larson, July 16, 2008
Maryland's County Income Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, July 16, 2008
New Analysis of California?s Individual Income Tax Rates, by TF Staff, July 15, 2008
California Releases Income Tax Rules for Same-Sex Spouses, by Josh Barro, July 15, 2008
State Lawmakers Promote Sound Tax Policy by Doing Nothing, by Josh Barro, July 15, 2008
Indiana Judiciary Ponders an Education Spending Mandate, by Paul Galindo, July 14, 2008
New Tax Foundation Report Looks at County and City Income Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, July 14, 2008
State Taxes a Children?s Game, by Will Luther, July 11, 2008
Kansas Governor Suggests Decoupling Could Have Prevented Budget Cuts, by Bob Schmidt, July 11, 2008
Massachusetts Income Tax Repeal to Appear on November Ballot, by Joseph Henchman, July 10, 2008
Utah Legislators Consider Consumption Tax, by Sarah Larson, July 9, 2008
State-Run Lotteries Giving away Free Gas in Lieu of Cash, by Alicia Hansen, July 9, 2008
Three Tax Initiatives Removed from Nevada Ballot, by Joseph Henchman, July 7, 2008
Which States Tax Celebrations of Independence from Taxation?, by Alicia Hansen, July 3, 2008
State Government Revenue Up in First Quarter 2008, by Joseph Henchman, July 2, 2008
Congrats to Chicago, by Sarah Larson, July 2, 2008
South Carolina Legislature Overrides Vetoes of Carcass Credit, Gun Tax Holiday, by Mark Robyn, June 30, 2008
Proposed Seattle Bag Tax Criticized, by Joseph Henchman, June 30, 2008
Tax Deductibility Initiative Qualifies for Oregon Ballot, by Joseph Henchman, June 30, 2008
Dubious BATSA Scoring from the NGA, by Josh Barro, June 25, 2008
Arizona's Special Interest Laundry List, by Josh Barro and Joseph Henchman, June 24, 2008
Local Governments Imposing Punitive Taxes on Car Sharing, by Joseph Henchman, June 23, 2008
Virginia Holds Legislative Special Session on Transportation Taxes, by Sarah Larson, June 23, 2008
Delaware Hits the Tax Jackpot, by Josh Barro, June 18, 2008
Study Looks at New Mexico Income Tax Reductions, by Joseph Henchman, June 17, 2008
Chicago Sues eBay, Seeks Amusement Tax Revenue, by Joseph Henchman, June 17, 2008
Michigan Hopes Tax Credits Will Move Hollywood to Detroit, by Sarah Larson, June 16, 2008
West Virginia State Coffers Win Big in Video Lottery, by Alicia Hansen, June 13, 2008
New Tax Foundation Study Analyzes New York Property Tax Reform Proposal, by TF Staff, June 11, 2008
Subsidized Soccer Stadium Proposal Deserves a Red Card, by Kevin Zhou, June 11, 2008
Taxing Wheels to Pay for Roads, by Sarah Larson, June 5, 2008
Scandal in the DC Lottery, by Alicia Hansen, June 3, 2008
Proposed Taxes on Porn Both Unconstitutional and Bad Tax Policy, by Joseph Henchman, May 28, 2008
Hawaii Taxpayers to Get $1 of State Budget Surplus, by Joseph Henchman, May 28, 2008
Municipal Bond Exclusions Help Shield High-Tax States From Tax Competition, by Joseph Henchman, May 27, 2008
More Taxes for Chicago?, by Alicia Hansen, May 23, 2008
Massachusetts Town Considers Local Lottery, by Alicia Hansen, May 21, 2008
Tax Foundation Urges North Carolina Supreme Court to Hold that Lottery Is a Tax, by Joseph Henchman, May 21, 2008
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Kentucky's Discriminatory Municipal Bond Tax Exclusion 7-2, by Joseph Henchman, May 19, 2008
State Insurance Tax Discrimination Case Won't Be Reheard, by Joseph Henchman, May 15, 2008
Virginia Preps for Hurricane Supplies Tax Holiday, by Joseph Henchman, May 12, 2008
Tax Freedom Day Finally Arrives in Connecticut, by Alicia Hansen, May 8, 2008
Tax Foundation Cigarette Tax Op-Ed in Wall Street Journal, by TF Staff, May 7, 2008
California Court Rejects "Voluntariness" In Labeling 911 Charge as a Tax, by Joseph Henchman, May 6, 2008
An Even Worse Gas Tax Holiday Method Proposed in Missouri, by Gerald Prante, May 5, 2008
Canadian Film Tax Credits Lead to Censorship, by Gerald Prante, May 3, 2008
Amazon Files Suit Against New York Tax on Out-of-State Businesses, by Joseph Henchman, May 2, 2008
Telecom Taxes Have Run Amok, by William Ahern, April 30, 2008
Suburban Chicago Retailers (Illegally?) Pay Sales Tax for Customers in Stimulus Check Sale, by Joseph Henchman and Gerald Prante, April 29, 2008
Cigarette Taxes and Smuggling in Massachusetts, by Joseph Henchman, April 28, 2008
Editorial Criticizes Illinois Tax Holiday Plan, by Joseph Henchman, April 28, 2008
New York "Amazon Tax" Presents Policy and Legal Problems, by Joseph Henchman, April 25, 2008
More Bad Tax Policy from Michigan, by Gerald Prante, April 24, 2008
Tax Foundation Urges a Stop to South Dakota's Discriminatory Insurance Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, April 16, 2008
Oklahoma Adopts Income Tax Deduction for Organ Donation, by Joseph Henchman, April 16, 2008
MS Raises Hotel Tax, Exempts Legislators, by Joseph Henchman, April 15, 2008
Louisiana "Causeway Charge" Struck Down as Unconstitutional Tax, by Joseph Henchman, April 14, 2008
Virginia Announces Process for Refunding Illegal NVTA Taxes, by Joseph Henchman, April 14, 2008
The Blood Exemption and Other Tales of Taxing Nonprofit Hospital Purchases, by Joseph Henchman, April 11, 2008
Maryland Puts Final Touch on Historic Tax Hike, by TF Staff, April 9, 2008
Maryland Legislature: All Tax Preparers Must Be Licensed, by Gerald Prante, April 9, 2008
Demagogue Tries to Wear Robin Hood's Tights, But They Don't Fit, by William Ahern, April 4, 2008
An Economic Analysis of Georgia?s Tax Cut Proposals, by TF Staff, April 3, 2008
South Carolina House Passes Special Tax Provisions to Promote Marriage, by Gerald Prante, April 3, 2008
Texas "Pole Tax" Declared Unconstitutional, by Joseph Henchman, April 2, 2008
Virginia Space Resupply Exemption Raises Policy, Legal Concerns, by Joseph Henchman, March 31, 2008
Film Tax Credits = Corporate Welfare, by Gerald Prante, March 29, 2008
Tax Freedom Day Will Arrive on April 23 in 2008, by TF Staff, March 26, 2008
How Much Sales Tax Does the Easter Bunny Pay?, by Alicia Hansen, March 21, 2008
Peavey Peeved in Mississippi?, by Tonya Barr, March 21, 2008
North Carolina Lottery Case Will Go to State Supreme Court, by Joseph Henchman, March 19, 2008
North Carolina Court Says Lottery is Not a Tax; Strong Dissent, by Joseph Henchman, March 18, 2008
New Tax Foundation Study Shows Half of U.S. States Tax Businesses More Heavily than Any Other Nation Does, by TF Staff, March 18, 2008
Double-Digit Chicago Sales Tax Raises Tax Evasion Questions, by TF Staff, March 14, 2008
New Commentary on Arkansas Lottery Proposal, by Alicia Hansen, March 12, 2008
NY State Civil Service Auditions Being Held Today, by Alicia Hansen, March 12, 2008
Eliot Spitzer and Alleged Valentine Likely to Pay "Jock Tax", by William Ahern, March 10, 2008
New Data on Tax Foundation Website, by TF Staff, March 7, 2008
Tax/Fee Confusion and Scare Tactics in Virginia, by Joseph Henchman, March 7, 2008
Florida Governor Addresses Property Taxes in State of the State Speech, by Alicia Hansen, March 6, 2008
Vermont Senate Puts an End to Governor's Lottery Lease Proposal, by Alicia Hansen, March 5, 2008
Virginia Supreme Court: Giving Power to Tax to an Unelected Body is Unconstitutional, by Joseph Henchman, February 29, 2008
Property Tax Reform Might Be on November Ballot in Nevada, by Alicia Hansen, February 28, 2008
Minnesota Raises Gas Tax, by Gerald Prante, February 27, 2008
State Lawmakers Should Leave Hollywood in California, by Alicia Hansen, February 26, 2008
What Is Your Governor Saying about Taxes?, by Alicia Hansen, February 22, 2008
BATSA Hearing: Shaken Down by New Jersey on the State Line, by Joseph Henchman, February 21, 2008
Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Cities Taxing Beyond Their Borders, by Matthew Reddington, February 19, 2008
Indiana Legislature Overrides Veto of Film Tax Credit, by Joseph Henchman, February 19, 2008
Links to State Individual Income Tax Forms, by Joseph Henchman, February 18, 2008
New York Governor Seeks to Tax Illegal Drugs, by Joseph Henchman, February 18, 2008
Tax Foundation Answers Legal Questions behind Northern Virginia Transportation Tax Dispute, by Joseph Henchman, February 15, 2008
California Court Holds that Excessive "Fee" is an Unconstitutional Tax, by Joseph Henchman, February 13, 2008
Virginia Bicyclist Hit With "Abusive Driver Fee" Tax, by Joseph Henchman, January 21, 2008
Sales Tax Holiday Proposal in Nebraska Makes a Bad Idea Even Worse, by Gerald Prante, January 14, 2008
Challenge to Maryland Tax Increases Dismissed, by Joseph Henchman, January 11, 2008
Nevada Supreme Court Hears Property Tax Overassessment Case, by Joseph Henchman, January 8, 2008
Helping Two-Legs Good, Helping Four-Legs Bad, by Joseph Henchman, January 7, 2008
California Legislative Analyst: Repeal Mortgage Interest Deduction, by Gerald Prante, January 2, 2008
Attention Chicago Residents: Buy Your Bottled Water Before Midnight (Though A Legal Challenge is Pending), by Joseph Henchman, December 31, 2007
Maryland Covertly Singles Out Computer Services For New Tax, by Joseph Henchman, December 17, 2007
News Roundup: Search Federal Spending, AMT Vote, Tax Swaps, Beer Tax, by Joseph Henchman, December 14, 2007
Connecticut Refuses to Reimburse Businesses For Ordered Tax Refunds, by Joseph Henchman, December 12, 2007
Legal Battle Brewing Over Texas Fees on Adult Entertainment, by Gerald Prante, December 10, 2007
What is a Cigarette? (Or, Why Is The Tax Code So Complex?), by Joseph Henchman, December 7, 2007
Supreme Court Protects Taxpayer From Discriminatory Property Taxation, by Joseph Henchman, December 4, 2007
Pennsylvania Woman Wins Toilet Paper Tax Lawsuit, by Joseph Henchman, December 3, 2007
New Mexico Spaceport Tax Faces Delay, by Joseph Henchman, November 26, 2007
Cross-Border Tax Skirmish Between Missouri and Kansas, by Joseph Henchman, November 19, 2007
AMT Fix Now Even More Important for Maryland Given Income Tax Hike, by Gerald Prante, November 19, 2007
Florida Considers Limited Tax Reform, by Joseph Henchman, November 16, 2007
Maryland's New Tax Triple Crown, by William Ahern, November 13, 2007
Washington Supreme Court Invalidates Property Tax Limit, by Joseph Henchman, November 9, 2007
Baltimore Sun Takes Cheap Shot at Montgomery County, by William Ahern, November 8, 2007
Maryland Botching Sales Tax Reform, by William Ahern, November 8, 2007
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Constitutionality of Kentucky Taxing Only Other States' Bonds, by Joseph Henchman, November 5, 2007
U.S. Supreme Court Questions Georgia's Discriminatory Property Tax Assessment in CSX Case, by Joseph Henchman, November 5, 2007
Maryland Tax Debate Continues, by Alicia Hansen, November 2, 2007
Tax Foundation Urges Supreme Court to Protect Taxpayers From Discriminatory Taxation, by Joseph Henchman, November 2, 2007
Say What? Maryland Governor Cites Job Cutting Federal Government Program as Defense of Tax Increase, by Nate Bailey, October 29, 2007
Iowa Taxes Pumpkins To-Be-Displayed, Exempts Pumpkins To-Be-Eaten, by Joseph Henchman, October 26, 2007
Reviving the Import-Export Clause in Kentucky v. Davis, by Joseph Henchman, October 24, 2007
If Maryland Lawmakers Raise Taxes, Will Maryland Taxpayers Blame the Courts?, by Chris Atkins, October 16, 2007
New State Business Tax Climate Index Released; Wyoming Is #1, by TF Staff, October 11, 2007
California Councilman Proposes Raising Hotel Tax for Charity, by Joseph Henchman, October 9, 2007
Pennsylvania Woman Sues K-Mart Over 28 Cent Tax, by Joseph Henchman, October 9, 2007
Wisconsin Governor Gives Special Handout to Company Via Tax Code, by Gerald Prante, September 26, 2007
Bootlegged Marlboros from Virginia Intercepted in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, by Patrick Fleenor, September 24, 2007
How Much Revenue Would Maryland Cigarette Tax Really Raise?, by Gerald Prante, September 20, 2007
Maryland Gov. Wants More Revenue? Who Do You Go To? Smokers, Business, and Rich People, of Course, by Gerald Prante, September 19, 2007
Kentucky Judge Ponders Town's Restaurant Tax, by Joseph Henchman, September 12, 2007
Court Clears Washington Tax Supermajority Initiative For Ballot, by Joseph Henchman, September 11, 2007
Tennessee's Excise Tax on Illegal Drugs Ruled Unconstitutional, by Joseph Henchman, September 7, 2007
Minneapolis Mayor Says Too Little Transportation Spending in America, by Gerald Prante, September 6, 2007
New Hampshire Tackles Ambiguous Property Tax Exemptions, by Joseph Henchman, August 31, 2007
Virginia Court Hears Challenge to Taxing Power of Local Authority, by Joseph Henchman, August 28, 2007
Save the Environment: Repeal the Mortgage Interest Deduction, by Gerald Prante, August 23, 2007
Transparency in the New York Lottery, by Alicia Hansen, August 15, 2007
More Roadblocks for Virginia's Tax on Traffic Offenses, by Joseph Henchman, August 13, 2007
Don Young Suggests Possible Increase in Federal Gas Tax, by Gerald Prante, August 9, 2007
Virginia's Tax on Traffic Offenses May Hit A Dead End, by Joseph Henchman, August 6, 2007
Virginia Needs a 365-Day Tax Holiday, by Joseph Henchman, August 6, 2007
Federal Government Becoming a Greater Funding Source for Local Schools, by Gerald Prante, August 1, 2007
School Finance Lawsuits Lead to $34 Billion in New State and Local Education Appropriations, by Chris Atkins, August 1, 2007
New Study Questions the Wisdom of Judicial Mandates for Education Spending, by Alicia Hansen, July 26, 2007
Fines? Fees? Taxes? Do Virginians See a Difference?, by Gerald Prante, July 24, 2007
State-Run Lotteries: Part of the American Dream or Just Poor Tax Policy?, by Alicia Hansen, July 3, 2007
New Jersey and New York Receive More in Tolls than Gas Tax Receipts, by Gerald Prante, June 19, 2007
Pennsylvania Judge Strikes Down Property Tax System, by Joseph Henchman, June 18, 2007
Wisconsin Governor: Let's Go Back to 1970s Energy Policy, by Gerald Prante, May 31, 2007
Tax Amnesty in Iowa, by Alicia Hansen, May 29, 2007
Court Considers Whether Lottery Is a Fee or a Tax, by Joseph Henchman, May 24, 2007
Tax Foundation Weighs in on North Carolina Lottery Lawsuit, by Alicia Hansen, May 23, 2007
Tobacco Taxes Fastest Growing Tax from 2000 to 2005, by Gerald Prante, May 16, 2007
Michigan House Democrats Release Solid SBT Replacement Plan, by Chris Atkins, April 27, 2007
North Carolina's Temporary Tax Increases Closer to Permanence, by Curtis S. Dubay, April 12, 2007
New Study Analyzes Distribution of Taxes and Spending Together, by Gerald Prante, March 23, 2007
Governor Blagojevich: Meet Economics 101, by Gerald Prante, March 9, 2007
Current State Tax Proposals Roundup, by Curtis S. Dubay, February 27, 2007
2006 State Sales Tax Rates and Excise Tax Rates, by Curtis S. Dubay, February 1, 2007
New Handbook of State Tax Data Available, by Alicia Hansen, January 29, 2007
Problems with Gross Receipts Taxes: An Expert's View, by Andrew Chamberlain, January 16, 2007
New Year Brings Multitude of New State Tax Laws, by Curtis S. Dubay, January 3, 2007
The Economist's Case Against Gross Receipts Taxes, by Andrew Chamberlain, December 5, 2006
More Negatives than Positives in Governor Granholm's SBT Replacement Plan, by Chris Atkins, November 30, 2006
State and Local Governments Facing $2 Trillion Fiscal Timebomb?, by Andrew Chamberlain, October 12, 2006
New Census Data Show New York, New Jersey Homeowners Hit Hardest by Property Taxes, by Gerald Prante, October 3, 2006
Arizona is Hooked on Cigarette Tax Revenue, by Chris Atkins, September 14, 2006
Tax Foundation State Tax Team Travels to New Jersey, by Curtis S. Dubay, September 13, 2006
Nevada Supreme Court Reverses Course on Tax Supermajority Requirement, by Chris Atkins, September 13, 2006
States Returning Budget Surpluses to Taxpayers, by Andrew Chamberlain, September 12, 2006
Rendell Looks to Raise Taxes on Oil Companies in Pennsylvania, by Jonathan Williams, September 11, 2006
Minneapolis Fed on Tax Incentives for Film Companies, by Andrew Chamberlain, September 11, 2006
Where Governments Get Their Revenue: A Comparison Across States, by Gerald Prante, August 3, 2006
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Airline Hub Exemption Passes Constitutional Muster, by Chris Atkins, July 11, 2006
CEO Makes Case Against Tax Incentives for Companies, by Andrew Chamberlain, July 5, 2006
California's Attempt to Simplify Taxes Is Not So Simple After All, by Alicia Hansen, June 19, 2006
Did New York Really Change its Tax Treatment of Telecommuters?, by Chris Atkins, June 12, 2006
New York Relaxes its Tax Rules on Telecommuting, by Chris Atkins, June 1, 2006
SBT Repeal Movement Collects 360,000 Signatures, by Chris Atkins, May 26, 2006
From the Publications Archive: Vintage Tax Data, by Andrew Chamberlain, May 26, 2006
Alaska Enacts New Tax on 'Windfall' Oil Profits, by Andrew Chamberlain, May 23, 2006
Texas Implements Gross Receipts Tax, by Curtis S. Dubay, May 19, 2006
Gas Tax Revenues Surge in the States, by Andrew Chamberlain, May 11, 2006
Looking for Tax Data?, by Andrew Chamberlain, April 28, 2006
Immigrants and Taxes, by Gerald Prante, April 11, 2006
BEA: Government Receipts Rise 11 Percent, by Gerald Prante, March 30, 2006
A Gas Tax With Refunds, by Gerald Prante, February 17, 2006
How High Should Cigarette Taxes Go?, by Gerald Prante, January 24, 2006
More Special Tax Incentives for Kentucky, by Gerald Prante, January 16, 2006
Taxes and the Competition for Star Athletes, by Gerald Prante, January 9, 2006
Understanding State Property Taxes, by Alicia Hansen, December 16, 2005
The Constitutional Challenge to West Virginia's Coal Severance Tax, by Chris Atkins, December 6, 2005
Texas Supreme Court: More Money Won?t Solve State?s Education Problems, by Chris Atkins, November 23, 2005
State and Local Government Revenues Soaring in 2005, by Gerald Prante, November 18, 2005
Colorado Voters Look Past Amendent 23 and Loosen TABOR Limits, by TF Staff, November 2, 2005
Marketing Tax Nexus?, by Chris Atkins, November 2, 2005
Michigan Picking the Wrong Battles, by Curtis S. Dubay, October 25, 2005
Did Secretariat Need a Government Subsidy?, by Gerald Prante, October 18, 2005
Debating the "COST" of H.R. 1956, by Chris Atkins, October 7, 2005
State Tax Revenues Surge, by Curtis S. Dubay, September 23, 2005
Is the Washington Airplane Manufacturers Tax Cut Susceptible to Challenge Under Cuno v. DaimlerChrysler?, by Chris Atkins, September 16, 2005
Tobacco Tax Revenue Projections Go Up in Smoke, by Gerald Prante, August 23, 2005
Congress to Hold Hearings on State Tax Issues, by Andrew Chamberlain, August 23, 2005
New Hampshire\'s 365-Day Sales Tax Holiday, by Alicia Hansen, August 4, 2005
Revisiting Kelo v. New London: The Tax Consequences of the Supreme Court?s Ruling, by Chris Atkins, August 3, 2005
Important Tax Cases: Quill Corp. v. North Dakota and the Physical Presence Rule for Sales Tax Collection, by Chris Atkins, July 19, 2005
Washington State Supreme Court Rejects Tax Initiative, by Chris Atkins, July 15, 2005
Gas Tax Revolt in Washington State?, by Andrew Chamberlain, July 12, 2005
Distinguishing Intrastate and Interstate Neutrality, by Chris Atkins, July 8, 2005
State Tax News Update, by Curtis S. Dubay, July 8, 2005
Are Pro Sports Teams Market Failure?, by Andrew Chamberlain, July 1, 2005
State Tax News, by Curtis S. Dubay, June 27, 2005
California Voters to Decide on Spending Limit in November Election, by Chris Atkins, June 17, 2005
Why Are States Unplugging from the Federal Tax Code?, by Andrew Chamberlain, June 15, 2005
Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR): The Cure for "Ratchet Up", by Chris Atkins, June 14, 2005
Tax Collections and Economic Growth, by Curtis S. Dubay, June 14, 2005
GM and Michigan, by Curtis S. Dubay, May 26, 2005
Important Tax Cases: Moorman Manufacturing Company v. Bair and the Advent of Single-Sales Factor Apportionment, by Chris Atkins, May 26, 2005
Should Idaho Dedicate Tax Revenues for Education?, by Chris Atkins, May 18, 2005
Do Driving States Subsidize Walking States?, by Andrew Chamberlain, May 18, 2005
A New Day for State Corporate Income Taxes?, by Chris Atkins, May 11, 2005
Connecticut Lawmakers Will Reintroduce Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act, by Chris Atkins, May 10, 2005
Montana Court Upholds Corporate Tax Privacy, by Chris Atkins, May 6, 2005

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