Recent Research: Budgets and Taxes

Research & Commentary: Earned Income Tax Credit vs. Minimum Wage Laws

Matthew Glans
June 19, 2012

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and minimum wage laws have been two of the primary mechanisms the federal and state governments have used to help low-income families move out of poverty.

The Leaflet - The Fracking Debate

John Nothdurft
June 14, 2012

Today, North Carolina is expected to vote to allow the process of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” for natural

Research & Commentary: Capital Gains Taxes Update

Matthew Glans, John Nothdurft
June 13, 2012

Absent Congressional action, several tax increases will go into effect at the end of the year.

Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Liquor Privatization

Matthew Glans
June 12, 2012

The Pennsylvania House is considering a bill that would privatize the state’s liquor sales. Currently all liquor sales in Pennsylvania are done in state-run stores.

Research & Commentary: Enterprise Value Tax

Matthew Glans
June 7, 2012

A proposal from the Obama administration that has generated significant opposition from the financial sector is the enterprise value tax.

Research & Commentary: The Effects of Dividend Tax Changes

Matthew Glans
June 5, 2012

Several tax increases are set to go into effect at the end of 2012 unless Congress renews the “Bush Tax Cuts.” One of the most significant increases would be a tax hike on dividends of up to189 per

The Leaflet - Governor Walker's Act 10

John Nothdurft
June 1, 2012

It has been a year since Wisconsin’s Act 10, which limited collective bargaining rights for most public employees, went into effect.

Research & Commentary: Carried Interest Taxes

Matthew Glans
May 31, 2012

One issue currently under debate is how carried interest, the share of the profits of an investment or investment fund that is paid to an investment manager as compensation, will be taxed.

Research & Commentary: Illinois Cigarette Tax Won't Fix Medicaid

John Nothdurft
May 17, 2012

After raising the state’s personal income and corporate tax last year, Illinois is considering a $1 per pack hike in the state’s cigarette tax.