The Tax Foundation

Tax Foundation economist Mark Robyn discusses his most recent report, the 8th edition of the State Business Tax Climate Index. The Index accounts for dozens of state tax provisions, creating a single easy-to-use score that measures each state against the tax climates of every other state.

Tax Foundation Economist Scott Drenkard submitted testimony today to the Florida legislature on a proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate the state's tangible personal property tax.  His testimony explains the problems with this type of tax and the reasons the state might be better off without it.

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson discusses the work of the Taxpayer Advocate's office and the contents of her most recent report to Congress, including underfunding at the IRS, identity theft, and the need for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

The State Business Tax Climate Index accounts for dozens of state tax provisions, creating a single easy-to-use score that measures each state against the tax climates of every other state.

Wyoming, Florida, and Texas rank among the ten best states for taxes on business, while companies in states like New York, New Jersey, and California have a far less pleasant tax climate to deal with. See how your state ranks.

Mitt Romney's statement that he pays an effective tax rate of around 15 percent has generated a great deal of confusion over how much wealthy taxpayers actually pay in taxes and at what their "effective," or average, tax rates are after credits and deductions. So it is helpful to review the latest data from the IRS for 2009.