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media mention October 21, 2015 Eurasia Review: The 4 Big Lies About Immigrants, And The Truth – OpEd
“Immigrants pay taxes! The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy released a report this year showing undocumented immigrants paid $11.8 billion in state and local taxes in 2012 and their… -
media mention October 21, 2015 Frontline: America’s Immigration Battle By the Numbers
“In 2012, undocumented immigrants collectively contributed $11.84 billion to state and local taxes — roughly 8 percent of state and local tax nationwide. That’s according to research by the Institute… -
media mention October 19, 2015 The Journal Record: Hamilton: Giving the rich their Gucci
“Look at the numbers: A 1-cent sales tax would cost 0.7 percent (or $90) for households earning $12,700 annually, 0.5 percent (or $262) for those earning $49,800 and only… -
media mention October 19, 2015 WVTF Radio: Hiding from the Taxman?
“At the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Director Matthew Gardner did some of the research. He says corporate profits are parked in one of about 50 countries with no… -
media mention October 19, 2015 The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Surge in commercial sales helps spur overall property value increases, Volusia County official says
“Lower income earners in the United States pay a higher percent of their incomes in sales taxes than higher earners, according to The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a… -
media mention October 19, 2015 The Inquirer: In Iowa, GOP-leaning voters give voice to worries over immigrants
“Unauthorized immigrants pay “an awful lot in state and local tax revenue,” including sales taxes, and property taxes paid indirectly as rent, said Matthew Gardner, executive director of the Institute… -
media mention October 12, 2015 Oklahoma News 9: OU President Proposes Sales Tax Increase To Help Teacher Crisis
“According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, the proposal would cost medium-income Oklahomans ($50,000 per year) about $262 a year, those who make less than $12,000 per year… -
media mention October 12, 2015 San Antonio Express-News: Prop. 1 is shortsighted, unneeded
“Texas’ tax code is in dire need of reform, but this cut does little to achieve that. In January, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy concluded that Texas was… -
media mention October 12, 2015 The Nation: 3 Facts About the Supposed Cost of Undocumented Immigration
#1 Yes, undocumented immigrants pay taxes. And they do so in multiple forms. Undocumented immigrants are not just workers, they’re also consumers who must pay standard sales and excise… -
media mention October 12, 2015 The Oklahoman: Debate over proposed Oklahoma tax increase should center on policy
“In response, the Oklahoma Policy Institute commissioned an analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. That report found that under a 1-cent sales tax increase, people in the… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Watchdog.org: Companies receiving taxpayer-backed subsidies avoid U.S. taxes
“Using an Export-Import Bank database, corporate records and a database from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Watchdog.org identified 50 companies that exported billions using bank guarantees yet kept… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Truth Out: How We’re Victimized by Corporate State Tax Avoidance
“Some states deserve special mention because of the egregious nature of their disrespect for average taxpayers. Illinois leads the way with by far the highest deficit. Just 10 companies underpaid… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Think Advisor: America Is Changing. Are Advisors Ready?
“An April 2015 report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimates that undocumented aliens in the U.S. paid $11.8 billion in state and local taxes in 2012. Overall,… -
media mention October 5, 2015 The Bulletin Leader: NEWS Florida among ‘least fair’ for state taxes nationwide
“The report was released by WalletHub who used results that was a “nationally representative survey” which assessed what Americans thought a “fair” tax system was in the state. The Institute… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Watchdog Arena: Fair is fair? Perception versus reality in tax fairness across the states
“So what makes a certain tax regime fair or unfair? WalletHub recently surveyed some 1,050 people asking them their perception about tax fairness in their states–how much a given income… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Technical.ly Delaware: Delaware’s tax system was just named 4th most ‘fair’ in the country
The survey found that most Americans think “fair” tax systems are designed to impose higher taxes on higher-income households and lower taxes on lower-income households. WalletHub then compared that data… -
media mention October 5, 2015 WTHR: WalletHub survey puts Indiana near bottom of state tax fairness list
“A new survey by WalletHub finds that even though Americans – no matter their political orientation – largely support a progressive tax structure where the burden of taxes increases with… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Idaho State Journal: Study: Idaho has fifth fairest tax system in U.S.
“Data from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy also was used to compare different states. The comparison looked at total state and local tax burden of households at seven… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Big Island Now: Hawai’i Tax System Ranks as One of the Worst
“WalletHub found the opposite trend in the average real state and local tax burden. The numbers, which are estimated by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, show that as… -
media mention October 5, 2015 The Voice Kaleo: Hawai’i ranked 3rd for worst fair tax systems
“However, pointing to a study done by the Institute on Taxation and Economic policy, the report said the actual correlation between household income and tax burden was the opposite of… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Journal Star: Editorial, 10/4: Focus on balancing tax system
“According to a ranking by the nonpartisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Nebraska has the 28th most unfair tax system in the country. Restoring balance to Nebraska’s tax structure… -
media mention October 5, 2015 The Union-Bulletin: Editorial – No room for xenophobia in America
“They are also, according to a broad array of economists, a net positive for the economy today, as they have been for decades, contributing to its vibrancy and growth, and… -
media mention October 5, 2015 Cowen Daily: Education Tax Hike Would Cost Average Family $262
“The investigation was readied as of late by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a Washington, D.C., research association. It was asked for by the Oklahoma Policy Institute, a… -
media mention October 5, 2015 KGOU: Study: Education Sales Tax Would Cost Average Family $262
“A proposed penny sales tax increase would cost medium-income Oklahomans about $262 a year and raise $608 million annually to finance public schools and higher education, a new data analysis… -
media mention October 5, 2015 The Norman Transcript: Study: Education tax increase would cost average family $262
“A proposed penny sales tax increase would cost medium-income Oklahomans about $262 a year and raise $608 million annually to finance public schools and higher education, a new data analysis…