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State Child Tax Credits Will Boost Financial Security for Families and Children in 2027

Sixteen states provide Child Tax Credits to reduce poverty, boost economic security, and invest in children. State lawmakers have several options to maximize the impact of Child Tax Credits.

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2026 State Tax Ballot Measures to Watch

September 8, 2026 • By Aidan Davis

2026 State Tax Ballot Measures to Watch

This fall, voters across the country will consider a host of ballot measures that could reshape the fairness and adequacy of their states’ tax systems. Here’s some of what we’re following.

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State-by-State Tax Expenditure Reports

July 1, 2026 • By ITEP Staff

State-by-State Tax Expenditure Reports

Below is a list of tax expenditure reports published in the states.

State Rundown 6/25: Trending This Summer? New Revenue!

It's the first official week of summer, and while many of us are planning vacations, state lawmakers remain busy finalizing and debating tax proposals.

As Inequality Grows, More States Look to Tax the Rich

From surcharges on the income of high-earners to higher taxes on second homes, here are recent steps states have taken to tax the rich.

State Rundown 5/14: Fund Priorities or Increase Shortfalls?

As many legislative sessions end, lawmakers are revealing their priorities.

State Rundown 5/7: Federal Showers Make States Dour

The effects of last year’s federal tax and spending cuts continue to ripple through the states. With gas prices soaring due to the Iran war, some states are attempting to provide a bit of relief in the form of gas tax reductions and suspensions.

While States Debate New Trump Tax Changes, Equity Must Be at the Core

States continue to debate whether and how to link their state tax codes to the 2025 federal tax law. This is not just a technical debate.

State Rundown 3/26: Sobering Revenue Projections Keep States on Their Toes

This week, troubling revenue projections are making headlines, with many lawmakers scrambling to determine how the tax changes at the federal level, plus price hikes driven by national policy decisions, will impact their states.