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 April 11, 2016 North Carolina Budget and Tax Center: North Carolina’s “Tax Swap” Gives Biggest Breaks to the Wealthiest, Undermines Public Investments for All
“Efforts to rely more on the state sales tax and less on the income tax to support public services have shifted tax obligations to less affluent North Carolinians, while saving… -
ITEP Work in Action April 11, 2016 Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center: PA Should Raise Needed Revenues in Fair Ways: Short- and Long-term Approaches to Fixing Pennsylvania’s Unfair Tax System
This briefing paper analyzes several options for raising revenue for the Pennsylvania state budget which would fall much less on middle- and low-income families than the existing Pennsylvania state… -
ITEP Work in Action April 6, 2016 Iowa Policy Project: $8.9 million revenue boost with immigration reform
“A new report projects a 24 percent increase in state and local tax revenues from undocumented immigrants in Iowa if they were granted permanent legal residence.” Read full report -
ITEP Work in Action April 5, 2016 West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy: Your Guide to the State Budget
“The state budget directly affects everyone living in West Virginia. It is the one law that makes state government function. It defines how we plan to use our resources to… -
ITEP Work in Action March 28, 2016 Center for American Progress: 4 Reasons Why States Suing to Stop Immigration Actions Stand to Lose Big
“Unauthorized immigrants contribute enormous sums to state and local coffers through taxes: $11.64 billion annually, according to a new report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Full implementation… -
ITEP Work in Action March 25, 2016 Georgia Budget & Policy Institute: Lawmakers Wise to Reject Reckless Income Tax Measures
This year’s General Assembly produced no shortage of big debates, with subjects from religious exemptions to rape kits grabbing statewide and even national headlines. But beneath the surface lurked a… -
ITEP Work in Action March 15, 2016 Connecticut Voices for Children: Revenue Options are Crucial to Maintaining Public Investments that Promote Prosperity
In confronting the financial crisis looming over state budget decisions, the common-sense choice for Connecticut should be a balanced approach that includes revenue, rather than a cuts-only approach that threatens… -
ITEP Work in Action March 1, 2016 Georgia Budget & Policy Institute: Tax Breaks, Income Tax Cuts Could Harm Georgia Finances
A variety of tax bills await further consideration by state legislators as the Georgia General Assembly enters its final few weeks of the 2016 session. There are 11 tax bills… -
ITEP Work in Action February 29, 2016 Maine Center for Economic Policy: When Budgets Unravel: Unlimited deductions will jeopardize schools and safety When Budgets Unravel: Unlimited deductions will jeopardize schools and safety
Read the full report here “Legislators passed a bipartisan budget last year that funds schools, communities, and programs that give a hand up to those most in need. The budget… -
ITEP Work in Action February 26, 2016 Georgia Budget & Policy Institute: Senate Resolution 756 threatens to disrupt Georgia’s long-term finances
Senate Resolution 756 threatens to undermine Georgia’s ability to remain an attractive state for families and businesses. Passing the amendment creates a rigid formula in Georgia’s constitution that inflicts a… -
ITEP Work in Action February 26, 2016 Georgia Budget & Policy Institute: Slashing Income Tax Delivers Meager Benefit to Most, Jeopardizes Public Services
Georgia lawmakers are considering a pair of proposals that offer a miniscule tax cut to the majority of Georgia families and a massive benefit to the highest-income individuals who need… -
ITEP Work in Action February 25, 2016 Georgia Budget & Policy Institute: Sensible Reforms Can Boost Undocumented Immigrants’ Tax Contribution
Undocumented immigrants in Georgia pay a significant share of state and local taxes each year and providing those families a path to legal status can increase their tax payments even… -
ITEP Work in Action February 17, 2016 Fiscal Policy Institute: New York’s Regressive Tax Structure and the 1% Plan for Tax Fairness
Those in the wealthiest 1% are taking home the lion’s share of income gains, yet they nevertheless pay a smaller share of their income in combined state and local taxes… -
ITEP Work in Action February 17, 2016 North Carolina Tax and Justice Center: Prosperity Watch Issue 58, No. 3: State EITC allows working North Carolinians keep more of what they earn, boosts economy
Low- and middle-income taxpayers in North Carolina pay a larger share of their income in state and local taxes than the wealthiest taxpayers in the state. This inequity in… -
ITEP Work in Action February 10, 2016 Missouri Budget Project: Earned Income Tax Credit: The Basics
“A Missouri EITC would boost local communities and economies while encouraging work, enhancing take-home pay, and improving long-term health and economic outcomes for more than 500,000 Missouri families. A Missouri… -
ITEP Work in Action February 10, 2016 Hawai’i Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice: Cutting Taxes to Strengthen the Economy and Boost Hawai’i’s Families: A Refundable State Earned Income Tax Credit
“Building a stronger Hawai‘i for businesses and residents means creating more opportunities for working families to climb the economic ladder. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a proven tool… -
ITEP Work in Action February 10, 2016 West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy: A Tax Cut That Works for Working Families: A West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit
“Too many working families in West Virginia are paid low wages and have trouble making ends meet, with basic living expenses stretching family budgets beyond their limits. With tax overhaul… -
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 February 8, 2016 Kentucky Center for Economic Policy: Revenue Options that Strengthen the Commonwealth
“By generating new revenue to invest in the building blocks of our s.tate, good tax reform will make Kentucky stronger for all. This menu of tax reform options describes some… -
ITEP Work in Action February 3, 2016 Louisiana Budget Project: A stronger EITC can mitigate sales tax increase
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) calculates that the poorest 40 percent of Louisiana households paid 10 percent of their family income in state and local taxes… -
ITEP Work in Action January 29, 2016 Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy: Analysis and Considerations Related to House Bill 380
“Idaho households with incomes between $41,000 and $64,000 a year would see a $23 decrease in their tax liability, on average. The top 1% – those with incomes of $444,000… -
ITEP Work in Action January 22, 2016 The Commonwealth Institute: Room for Improvement
“Virginia households with an average annual income of $59,000 would save an average of just $6.45 per year – less than the price of a movie ticket. And households making… -
ITEP Work in Action January 12, 2016 Oklahoma Policy Institute: The Cost of Tax Cuts in Oklahoma
“Due to these cuts, Oklahoma’s top income tax rate has been slashed by almost a fourth, from 6.65 percent before 2004 to 5 percent beginning in 2016. The annual revenue… -
ITEP Work in Action December 23, 2015 Massachusets Budget and Policy Center: Funding Improvements for Schools, Roads, and Public Transit with Tax Reforms that Improve Fairness
Our economic growth is not translating into significant economic progress for most of our people and this directly harms working families. The lack of more broadly shared economic progress also has harmed our state’s ability to make important investments that can make life better for working people.
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ITEP Work in Action December 18, 2015 Georgia Budget and Policy Institute: Welcome Newcomers to Build a Stronger Georgia
“Immigrant taxpayers contribute to Georgia’s bottom line. As immigrants start businesses, buy homes, earn wages and spend disposable income at local businesses, they generate considerable state and local tax revenue…