Select Media Mentions
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Tax-free weekends are bad economic policy and send wrong message
August 14, 2013
It troubles me that we marched on to last weekend's "tax-free holiday" with so little thinking about the folly and hypocrisies of such a "gift" from the Legislature.
Ballard News-Tribune: Tarleton addresses transportation, environment, revenue
August 14, 2013
"It is absolutelly regressive, in every which way, with any economist," she said of Washington's tax system. At the beginning of this year, The Washington D.C.-based Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) released a report crowning Washington state with the most regressive tax system.
The Middletown Press: States could see millions more in tax revenues with immigration reform
August 14, 2013
Throughout the past year, Connecticut was faced with tough choices in passing its budget, and it was forced to do so with tens of millions of dollars less in tax revenue than the state would have had if its undocumented immigrants had been part of the mainstream population.
The Boston Globe: Tax break is no holiday for Mass.
August 12, 2013
(Original Post) By Tom Keane | GLOBE CORRESPONDENT AUGUST 06, 2013 THERE ARE certain things our elected officials do that make easy pickings for a columnist, and right at the top of the list is the Bay State’s annual sales tax holiday. (Make that mostly annual; we skipped 2009). As July waned, the […]
The Spokesman-Review: Immigration reform good for economy
August 12, 2013
(Original Post) Benjamin Johnson As Congress takes a summer respite to figure out how to move immigration reform forward in the House, mounting evidence shows reform would be a plus to the national economy. For instance, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently estimated that the immigration reform bill that passed the Senate in June would […]
The Oregonian: Unions and taxes- A combustible issue with readers
August 12, 2013
My Wednesday post about the latest tax proposals from Our Oregon -- a political group closely associated with the state's public employee unions -- has drawn more comments than almost any other story on Oregonlive.
Minnesota Post: Minnesota growth formula could help Detroit recover
August 12, 2013
New residents, immigrants and refugees specifically, hold great promise for reviving places like Detroit, battered by de-industrialization or changing economics.
Cape Gazette: Tax expert speaks to advocacy group
August 12, 2013
(Original Post) Gardner: DuPont pays no state, federal income tax By Kara Nuzback | Aug 07, 2013 Matt Gardner of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy said companies such as DuPont do not pay $1 in state or federal income tax. LEWES — Fortune 500 companies are using loopholes to legally avoid paying taxes […]
Portland Press Herald: Immigration reform, a boon for all, should be embraced, not feared
August 12, 2013
(Original Post) By TOM GAWARKIEWICZ Special to the Press Herald AUGUSTA — Historically, immigrants from Canada came to Maine seeking better job opportunities in the mills. Now Canada is the country attracting immigrants, luring entrepreneurs and high-skill workers to enhance its economic competitiveness. Canada recently unveiled a new startup visa program, which offers foreign entrepreneurs […]
Policy Shop: Time to Tax Services, Not Just Sales
August 9, 2013
It's no secret that sales taxes are a regressive way to raise revenues. And the heavy reliance on such taxes across the country explains why state tax systems tend to clobber the poor while asking little of the rich.
KHAS TV: Nebraska Tax Committee reviews policy
August 7, 2013
The Nebraska Tax Committee continued their 6-month review of tax policy Tuesday. Some senators feel the state could be on the verge of major reform.
Journal and Courier (IN): Guest column: Immigration reform more than a map to amnesty
August 7, 2013
Original Post August 6, 2013 As an Indiana resident, I become more certain every day that immigration reform will benefit our community and our state. As just one sign of the potential rewards, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy projects that comprehensive reform will increase local and state taxes paid by Indiana’s undocumented immigrants […]
The Worcester Telegram: Retailers hopeful to cash in on tax-free weekend
August 5, 2013
Original Post August 5, 2013 By Alli Knothe Retailers are hopeful that the upcoming tax free weekend will be the incentive needed for shoppers to buy new appliances, furniture and other staples. “All you have is tax tax tax tax tax so for two days you’re going to get a break,” said Alan Lavine, whose […]
PBS: State Tax Cuts: Is Arthur Laffer All Wet?
August 2, 2013
The correlation between states having no income tax and their economic growth is not as direct as Reagan White House economic adviser Arthur Laffer says it is, argues tax economist Joel Slemrod.
Shreveport Times: Sales tax holiday runs Friday, Saturday
August 2, 2013
A chance to beat the state out of four cents sales tax for two days starts at midnight when the annual fall Sales Tax Holiday begins.
Stateline: MA Joins Sales Tax Holiday Parade
August 2, 2013
Massachusetts is the 18th state to join the back-to-school tax holiday parade this year. The legislature has authorized a tax-free weekend to begin Aug. 10.
The Record: Report sees tax benefits, jobs for N.J. from immigration reform
August 2, 2013
New Jersey's tax revenue and housing market would get a boost, and its technology and agricultural industry would gain jobs if Congress passes comprehensive immigration reform, according to economic projections released by the White House on Thursday.
The Davis Enterprise: Snippets of energy news
August 1, 2013
Back in the old days, when you went to the movies, theaters often would show a double feature, and these two movies would be preceded by a cartoon and a newsreel. The double feature is long gone, as is the cartoon, and the newsreel has been replaced with about 20 minutes of previews of coming attractions and, if you get there early enough, a bunch of advertisements.
PBS: How Low Can They Go? Arthur Laffer Defends Slashing State Income Taxes
August 1, 2013
In this 2012 Making Sen$e report, former Reagan White House economic adviser Arthur Laffer drew his famous curve on a napkin -- just the way he did for the Ford administration -- and explained how it works.
The City Wire: Some studies note impact of tax holiday promote spending
August 1, 2013
One back-to-school ritual designed to boost consumption will occur this weekend starting Saturday (Aug. 3) and ending Sunday (Aug. 4), as consumers may take advantage of a statewide tax-free holiday.
NPR: As Back-To-School Shopping Begins, Consumers May Turn Frugal
August 1, 2013
As August begins, retailers are stepping up sales promotions to attract back-to-school shoppers. And several states are offering tax-free shopping to encourage purchases.
The Birmingham News: Don’t sell short the contributions, in culture and in taxes, that immigrants make in the U.S., Alabama
July 31, 2013
(Original Post) By Joey Kennedy on July 29, 2013 at 9:39 AM, updated July 29, 2013 at 11:54 AM Comprehensive immigration reform appears bogged down in the U.S. House. Imagine that — the one branch of government controlled by far-right, tea-party politicians can’t (won’t) get anything done. Still, the hope is that some how, some […]
The Advocate: Sales tax holiday begins Friday
July 31, 2013
[email protected] July 31, 2013 State sales tax will take a holiday this weekend, giving consumers a chance to save on the purchases of clothes, appliances, electronics and other goods. Lifting the 4 percent state sales tax is a tradition that dates to the aftermath of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, when legislators wanted to help storm […]
Arizona Daily Star: Legalizing undocumented immigrants makes economic sense
July 29, 2013
(Original Post) July 28, 2013 12:00 am • Ben Johnson Special To The Arizona Daily Star3 As Congress takes a summer respite to figure out how to move immigration reform forward in the House, mounting evidence shows that reform would be a plus to the national economy. For instance, the Congressional Budget Office recently estimated […]
The Gainesville Sun: Florida’s stake in immigration reform
July 26, 2013
(Original Post) Published: Friday, July 26, 2013 at 3:08 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 26, 2013 at 3:08 p.m. As Congress takes a summer respite to figure out how to move immigration reform forward in the House, mounting evidence shows that reform would be a plus to the national economy. For instance, the Congressional Budget […]
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