One of the most important functions of government is to maintain a high-quality public education system. In many states, however, this objective is being undermined by tax policies that redirect public dollars for K-12 education toward private schools.
Publications
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report May 17, 2017 Public Loss Private Gain: How School Voucher Tax Shelters Undermine Public Education
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report March 15, 2003 Options for Income Tax Simplification in Iowa
Simplicity is generally seen as a virtue in tax systems. The National Council of State Legislatures argues that a properly functioning tax system should “facilitate taxpayer compliance by avoiding a… -
report September 15, 1998 Choices for Iowa: Building a Better Tax System
This report offers an examination of these and other issues pertaining to the tax system of Iowa and the state’s economic and social environment. Included in the study is an…