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 2, 2017 South Dakota Budget and Policy Institute: HB 1182 Raising teacher salaries – how much would taxes change for your household?
The combination of property tax savings and sales tax increases will affect each household differently. Raising sales tax by 1/2 cent will raise about $107 million dollars. And decreasing property tax… -
ITEP Work in Action February 8, 2016 South Dakota Budget and Policy Institute: WHO PAYS increased SD sales taxes to raise teacher salaries?
“There is broad consensus in South Dakota that teacher salaries need to be competitive to attract and retain good teachers – but who is going to pay for it? Two… -
ITEP Work in Action August 26, 2013 South Dakota: Should SD repeal the grocery sales tax with a revenue neutral sales tax increase?
SD HB1154 proposes lowering state sales tax on certain food items and increasing sales tax on other goods and services in a revenue-neutral exchange. Read the Full Report -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 South Dakota Budget and Policy Project: South Dakota Budget Primer
The state budget is the ultimate policy document. It determines how much is spent on programs and services that affect the lives of all South Dakotans. Our schools, health, safety… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 South Dakota Budget and Policy Project: Quick Facts – HB 1131 Food Tax Swap
On Thursday, 1-27-11, the House Taxation Committee heard testimony on HB 1131 – a proposal to take the sales tax off groceries and replace the revenue with an increase on…