Recent Research: Budgets and Taxes

Research & Commentary: Reforming Wisconsin’s Income Tax

Tom March
July 24, 2012

Wisconsin State Rep. Robin Vos recently called for a legislative council committee on state income tax reform to look at the state’s current, progressive, income tax structure.

Research & Commentary: Public Pensions and the Assumed Rate of Return

Matthew Glans
July 23, 2012

In states and municipalities across the country, the high cost of traditional defined-benefit public pensions has become a hot-button issue as unfunded liabilities have raced out of control.

Policy Tip Sheet: Myth Vs. Fact - Internet Taxes

John Nothdurft
July 19, 2012

Myth 1: A tax on Internet sales just enables states to collect taxes they are already legally entitled to collect.

Research & Commentary: Gasoline Taxes

Matthew Glans
July 17, 2012

(An updated verison of this policy document can be found here)

The Leaflet - What Does The Supreme Court Ruling Mean for States?

John Nothdurft
June 29, 2012

What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for states?

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.