ITEP Work in Action
Advocates and policymakers at the state and federal levels rely on ITEP’s analytic capabilities to inform their debates on proposed tax policy changes. In any given year, ITEP fields requests for analyses of policies in 25 or more states. ITEP also works with national partners to provide analyses of federal tax policy proposals. This section highlights reports that use ITEP analyses to make a compelling case for progressive tax reforms.
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ITEP Work in Action February 26, 2021 Kansas Action for Children: Working Kansas Families Bear Brunt of Skewed Policies
In the midst of a global pandemic and recession, the Kansas Legislature shockingly continues to consider bills that will further lower the already low tax responsibilities of corporations and high-income… -
ITEP Work in Action November 2, 2018 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: Kansans of Color Often Pay More Than Their Fair Share of Taxes
Kansans believe in fairness. However, a recent study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) and the Kansas Center for Economic Growth finds that the lowest-income Kansans are… -
ITEP Work in Action October 17, 2018 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: New Analysis: Tax Reform Reduces Inequality for Kansans, but Low-Income Taxpayers Still Pay 1.5 Times the Rate Paid by the Richest
A new study released today by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy and the Kansas Center for Economic Growth finds that the lowest-income Kansans pay 1.5 times more in taxes as a percent of their income compared with the state’s wealthiest residents.
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ITEP Work in Action February 15, 2018 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: New KCEG Blog Series Documents Equity Issues Facing Kansas
systemic barriers facing Kansans can strengthen our state’s economy. Using data broken out by race and ethnicity, gender, and immigration status, the entries highlight areas for policymakers to address to ensure continued economic prosperity for every Kansan.
Policy and research analyst Emily Fetsch examined data in recent reports from the Kansas Health Institute and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
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ITEP Work in Action February 7, 2018 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: New American immigrants in Kansas strengthen the economy
A recent report from the Institute of Tax and Economic Policy (ITEP) shows how undocumented immigrants in Kansas demonstrate their commitment to our state and increase state revenue through the… -
ITEP Work in Action February 7, 2018 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: New American Immigrants in Kansas Strengthen the Economy
Currently, undocumented immigrants residing in Kansas pay nearly $68 million a year in state and local taxes. By granting undocumented immigrants full and legal status, Kansas could receive an additional… -
ITEP Work in Action March 18, 2017 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: A Flat Tax Would Only Worsen Kansas’ Budget Crisis
Governor Sam Brownback’s 2012 plan to phase out the state income tax created an unprecedented fiscal crisis for Kansas. Some options presented for addressing this crisis would “flatten” Kansas’ income… -
ITEP Work in Action February 15, 2017 Kansas Action for Children: KAC Testimony to the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee in Support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1604
The high food sales tax hurts Kansas families. Food is a basic necessity for Kansas’ families. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, the state’s increasing reliance on… -
ITEP Work in Action February 14, 2017 ITEP Testimony Regarding Kansas Senate Bill 188
ITEP analysis of Kansas tax changes enacted between 2012 and 2015 shows the state lost over $1 billion in revenue annually from changes to its personal income tax, including lowering… -
ITEP Work in Action February 7, 2017 ITEP Testimony Regarding Kansas Senate Bill 2237
ITEP analysis of Kansas tax changes enacted between 2012 and 2015 shows the state lost over $1 billion in revenue annually from changes to its personal income tax, including lowering… -
ITEP Work in Action January 9, 2017 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: KCEG Testimony to the House Taxation Committee as Neutral on HB 2023.
The LLC Loophole is unfair, expensive, and failed to create jobs. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, the LLC loophole costs Kansas nearly $290 million per year.… -
ITEP Work in Action December 18, 2016 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: A Guide to Comprehensive Tax Reform in Kansas
The morning after the election was tough. Half the country woke up feeling devastated, the other half awoke feeling excited. Regardless of who you voted for, it’s hard to come… -
ITEP Work in Action October 21, 2015 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: Brownback Tax Hike Doesn’t Solve Budget Crisis
“Every Kansas income group will pay more as a result of this tax increase, but it still doesn’t solve Kansas’ ongoing budget crisis,” said Duane Goossen, senior fellow at the… -
ITEP Work in Action October 21, 2015 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: Tax Hikes to Protect Businesses Hit Working Kansans Hardest
The end-result of this years’ historically long session was quite predictable: taxes were raised on hard-working Kansans to cover the budget shortfall caused by the unaffordable tax cuts of 2012-13.… -
ITEP Work in Action April 15, 2014 Kansas Center for Economic Growth: Kansas Taxes in 2013 – Who Pays?
The tax cuts in Kansas disproportionately affect our poorest residents. While the wealthiest Kansans take home enough money to purchase more than 14,000 loaves of bread, low-income families OWE more… -
ITEP Work in Action March 27, 2014 Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Lessons for Other States from Kansas’ Massive Tax Cuts
Tax cuts enacted in Kansas in 2012 were among the largest ever enacted by any state, and have since been held up by tax-cut proponents in other states as a… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Kansas Action for Children: The Kansas Budget Gap: How Did it Happen and Who Gets Hurt?
As is the case in any state, Kansas revenue and budget circumstances vary from year to year depending on a number of factors, including the health of the economy, the… -
ITEP Work in Action December 17, 2012 Kansas Action for Children: Kansas Tax Reform in 2012: What does it mean for children and families?
“One of the defining issues of the 2012 Kansas legislative session was tax policy. Ultimately, the package of tax changes enacted by lawmakers will negatively impact Kansas children and families…