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media mention December 3, 2015 NJ.com: Christie: Fate of Syrian refugees in N.J. ‘not my choice’
“According to a 50-state analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a nonprofit, non-partisan think tank, 8.1 million of 11.4 million undocumented immigrants who work paid more than… -
media mention November 30, 2015 MediaPost Communications: Pfizer’s Pitch: Tax-based Deal Is Good For U.S.A.
“But, absent the sound and fury of politicos — and just-plain folks who also feel they could stimulate the economy if they paid less in taxes — it doesn’t amount… -
media mention November 30, 2015 Sequim Gazette: Think about It: Readerspeak
“I also heard from a Gazette reader who answered my column mind wonderings into minority rule by calling it the “Butterfly Effect” of Washington’s regressive tax system and sent along… -
media mention November 30, 2015 Politico: Getting to be extenders time
“YOUR CYBER MONDAY TAX UPDATE: Carl Davis of the left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy notes that this year will be the first holiday season that Amazon — in… -
media mention November 30, 2015 Herald and News: Oregon tax structure good…for now
“WalletHub says Oregon has the second-fairest tax system; the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy ranks it third. Broad rankings that include corporate and individual taxes tend to look less… -
media mention November 30, 2015 The Argus Observer: Business tax changes might not be good
“Other rankings concur with the Tax Foundation’s assessment that Oregon has relatively low business taxes, in part because the state doesn’t have a sales tax. Groups that emphasize fairness also… -
media mention November 24, 2015 Bustle: 5 Facts About Immigration In The United States You Should Know
“In 2012, immigrants paid $11.8 billion in state and local taxes — and according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, that number could potentially rise by $2.2 billion… -
media mention November 24, 2015 Philadelphia Inquirer: Pa. sales tax looks to climb; so does unfairness, critics say
“Tax experts say the sales tax extracts an especially high price on the poor. In addition, renters, who constitute 30 percent of the state’s households, would receive no direct benefit… -
media mention November 24, 2015 The Oregonian: Oregon’s vulnerable tax ranking: Editorial
“Other rankings concur with the Tax Foundation’s assessment that Oregon has relatively low business taxes, in part because the state doesn’t have a sales tax. Groups that emphasize fairness also… -
media mention November 24, 2015 Latin Post: Arizona DACA Recipients Fighting to Keep In-State Tuition Rates
“According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Arizona immigrants currently provide the state with nearly $238 million in state and local taxes. With the executive actions, immigrants would… -
media mention November 24, 2015 Slate: Once Again, Pfizer Is Trying to Move Overseas to Avoid U.S. Taxe
“Keep in mind that when they invert, companies like Pfizer are basically moving their official postal address and not a ton more; it’s not as if Pfizer is uprooting all… -
media mention November 19, 2015 Reno Gazette-Journal: One view: Tesla and the tax-burden shift to working Nevadans
“That’s total taxpayer bills approaching $2 billion — before Tesla. The Chamber will no doubt propose a sales tax hike, which Kazmierski has already endorsed, making our extremely regressive tax… -
media mention November 16, 2015 Government Technology: Taxing by the Mile, Not the Gallon
“New, more fuel efficient cars have eaten into gas tax revenue. Furthermore, many gas tax rates — including Oregon’s 30-cent levy — have not kept up with inflation. In Oregon… -
media mention November 16, 2015 Reboot Illinois: How Much Do Undocumented Immigrants In Illinois Pay in State and Local Taxes
“Undocumented immigrants living in Illinois pay an estimated $794 million in state and local taxes each year, according to a report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. The… -
media mention November 16, 2015 RH Reality Check: Obama Administration to Petition Supreme Court to Review Ruling Against Immigration Reform
“The State of Texas has a lot to gain financially from implementing Obama’s executive action, according to researchers. A 50-state study, Undocumented Immigrants’ State and Local Tax Contributions, released by… -
media mention November 16, 2015 Atlanta Journal Constitution: Georgia retirees get an edge, but context needed to understand ranking
“Norton Francis, a senior research associate with the Urban Institute’s State and Local Finance Initiative, said the ranking is likely “pretty much true,” largely because of Georgia’s generous pension exemption.… -
media mention November 16, 2015 Metro: In Pa. budget deal, Philly could see one of highest sales tax rates in nation
“Matt Gardner, executive director of the Washington D.C.-based Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, said an increase in the state’s sales tax would hit low-income residents hard, in a state… -
media mention November 16, 2015 The Blaze: CNN Host Tells Donald Trump Illegal Immigrants Pay Billions in Taxes — Watch His Fiery Response
“According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, approximately 11.4 million individuals in the U.S. illegally paid $11.84 billion in state and local taxes in 2012. The conservative Heritage… -
media mention November 16, 2015 Politifact: Is Georgia tax-friendly state for retirees?
“Norton Francis, a senior research associate with the Urban Institute’s State and Local Finance Initiative, said the ranking is likely “pretty much true,” largely because of Georgia’s generous pension exemption.… -
media mention November 16, 2015 Washington Times: Terrorist attacks, crime are greatest concerns
“Illegal aliens pay income, sales, excise, property, or employment taxes approximating $12 billion annually according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. The value of government welfare or social… -
media mention November 10, 2015 Huffington Post: States Searching For Ways To Pay For Construction And Maintenance Of Roads And Bridges
“New, more fuel efficient cars have eaten into gas tax revenue. Furthermore, many gas tax rates—including Oregon’s 30-cent levy—have not kept up with inflation. In Oregon the effective tax rate… -
media mention November 10, 2015 Latin Post: Obama Immigration Action Lawsuit: DAPA, DACA Temporary Injunction Risks Billions in Potential Revenue
“The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization about tax policy issues, $845 million in state and local taxes would accumulate, per year, from DAPA… -
media mention November 4, 2015 Chicago Sun Times: Tuesday Letters: Corporations duck state taxes while children pay
“It’s the children and the taxpayers of Illinois who bear the burden of reform. Illinois in 2012 cut education spending by a greater percentage than any other state, and in… -
media mention November 3, 2015 Idaho Statesman: Does ‘fixing’ Idaho taxes mean cutting, or something else?
“The other two legs of Idaho’s tax structure are sales and property taxes. On both scores, Idaho is in the lower half of states, and much lower on property… -
media mention November 2, 2015 Mcalester News Capital: Sales tax plan reflects shift in Okla. tax base
“If voters approved the measure, it would restore the education funds that have been lost over the last decade. Analysts acknowledged that might be the only practical way to address…