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 January 30, 2017 Washington State Budget & Policy Center: Creating a Safeguard Rebate Is Key to Equitable Property Tax Reform
This is the fourth in a series of schmudget blog posts about property taxes in Washington state and the role they play in funding basic K-12 education. Any reform… -
ITEP Work in Action January 20, 2017 Washington State Budget & Policy Center: Closing the Tax Break on Capital Gains
A capital gain is the profit an individual receives from the sale of a financial asset. Currently, Washingtonians receive a tax break on the profits they make from the sale… -
ITEP Work in Action February 2, 2015 Washington State Budget & Policy Center: Taxing Capital Gains
FAQ on Enacting a Capital Gains Tax In Washington State Read the full report -
ITEP Work in Action January 21, 2015 Washington State Budget & Policy Center: Washington State’s Upside Down Tax System Takes A Heavy Toll On Communities Of Color
While most Washingtonians agree that everyone has a responsibility to help pay for schools, safe communities, health care, and other broadly shared investments that create jobs and grow the economy,… -
ITEP Work in Action June 11, 2014 Washington Budget & Policy Center: Flawed Economic Model Hurts Washington State
An economic model frequently cited by some Washington state lawmakers to justify their opposition to tax increases distorts the impact of tax proposals on state economies, according to a new… -
ITEP Work in Action February 27, 2014 Washington State Budget & Policy Center: Corporate Tax Dodge Findings Show Need for Reforms in Washington State
Now that we know nine major corporations with operations in Washington state paid zero or less in federal corporate income taxes in recent years despite reaping huge profits, serious questions… -
ITEP Work in Action January 15, 2013 Economic Opportunity Institute: Fairer Taxes for Washington: Taxing High Incomes to Reduce Regressive Taxes and Improve Public Services
Washington State’s seventy year-old tax structure is built on an ever-shrinking base, and taxes fall most heavily on those least able to afford them. This discussion brief outlines options for… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Washington State Budget and Policy Center: The Working Families Tax Rebate
Washington State is in a deep economic recession. Working families are struggling to make ends meet as more and more people lose their jobs, their homes, and their health insurance.… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Economic Opportunity Institute: An Income Tax for Washington: Questions and Answers
Washington State has been losing ground on education for 15 years, slipping towards the bottom of national rankings in class size and school funding. Our children, workers, and businesses deserve… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Washington State Budget and Policy Center: Balancing Adequacy and Equity in Washington State’s Property Tax
Public education, fire protection, emergency medical services, parks, criminal justice, hospitals: all highpriority public services that are funded by the property tax. Washington can ensure adequate funding for these programs… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Washington State Budget and Policy Center: Increasing the Sales Tax and Funding the Working Families Tax Rebate
In our new Policy Brief, the Budget & Policy Center recommends temporarily increasing the sales tax and fully funding the Working Families Tax Rebate. If enacted, this proposal would help… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Washington State Budget & Policy Center: A Capital Reform
To create jobs, spur long-term economic growth, and foster prosperity, Washington state desperately needs to rebuild its eroding education, public health, and community safety infrastructure. Our state has a powerful,…