Recent Research: Budgets and Taxes

Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Income Tax Elimination

John Nothdurft
October 25, 2011

Lawmakers in Oklahoma are saying tax reform involving the reduction of personal income tax rates will be one of the top priorities this upcoming legislative session.

Research & Commentary: Commuter Tax Subsidies

Matthew Glans
September 21, 2011

With the price of fuel on the rise in recent years, millions of American workers are paying more attention to the growing cost of commuting to work.

Research & Commentary: Lowering Idaho’s Corporate Tax Rate

Elizabeth Henderson
September 19, 2011

Many business and civic groups, including the Idaho Chamber Alliance, have recommended reducing the state’s 7.6 percent corporate income tax rate.

Research & Commentary: Kansas Income Tax Elimination

Elizabeth Henderson
September 6, 2011

State of Kansas Budget Director Steve Anderson has expressed hope the state legislature will approve a bill to eliminate the state’s personal income tax over time.

Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Liquor Privatization

Elizabeth Henderson
August 1, 2011

Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Mike Turzai recently introduced House Bill 11, which would privatize the state’s liquor sales.

Five Things to Consider Before Raising Tobacco Taxes: A Review of the Research

Eli Lehrer
July 25, 2011

Tobacco use poses well-known health risks. Smokers, on average, die earlier than nonsmokers.

Research & Commentary: Florida’s Online Travel Agent Tax

Marc Oestreich
July 15, 2011

Florida’s tourism industry brings in more than $60 billion each year and is the state’s most profitable industry.

Research & Commentary: State Prison Reforms

Elizabeth Henderson
July 1, 2011

Research & Commentary: Weight-Based Smokeless Tobacco Taxes in Wisconsin

John Nothdurft
June 20, 2011

Wisconsin is considering a revenue neutral tax proposal that would change the tax structure for smokeless tobacco from an ad valorem tax to a weight-based tax.