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 March 19, 2017 Montana Budget & Policy Center: Capital Gains Tax Credit Valuing Wealth Over Work in Montana
In 2003, the Montana Legislature passed a capital gains tax credit that benefits a very narrow portion of our population at the great expense of our collective ability to adequately… -
ITEP Work in Action February 2, 2015 Montana Budget & Policy Center: Investing in Montana’s Working Families
In Montana, thousands of families struggle to make ends meet. One of the most promising policy opportunities to support working families and boost our economy is the enactment of a… -
ITEP Work in Action April 15, 2014 Montana Budget & Policy Center: Montana’s Tax System – How Do We Stack Up?
On Tax Day, we all spend some extra time thinking about how much we pay in taxes. Even more so for low- and middle-income families, who contribute a larger share… -
ITEP Work in Action May 16, 2013 Montana Budget & Policy Center: Capital Gains Tax Credit – Valuing Wealth Over Work in Montana
In 2003, the Montana Legislature passed a capital gains tax credit that benefits a very narrow portion of our population at the great expense of our collective ability to adequately… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Montana Budget and Policy Center: Restoring Revenue and Fairness. HB395: New Top Marginal Rate for Taxable Income
The 61st Legislature is faced with the unenviable challenge of balancing the budget during a time of economic downturn and revenue uncertainty. Introducing a new top marginal tax rate for… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Montana Budget and Policy Center: Ending Preferential Treatment of Capital Gains Income
The 61st Legislature is faced with the unenviable challenge of balancing the budget during a time of economic downturn and revenue uncertainty. Ending preferential treatment for capital gains income will… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Montana Budget & Policy Center: Capital Gains Tax Reform Will Strengthen Montana
As a result of the Great Recession state revenues in Montana, like all other states, are plummeting, and important public services like health care and education are facing cuts. The…