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HuffPost: How the GOP’s Signature Law Is Fueling One of Its Biggest Political Problems
October 2, 2026
When Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, they knew Democrats would hit them for cutting rich people’s taxes, but they never expected a provision titled “Full expensing for certain business property” to blow up in their faces.
Associated Press: A New Trump Proposal Would Require Tax Filers to Disclose Citizenship Status to the IRS
October 2, 2026
The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS as part of a proposed change to the annual tax form that nearly all workers file each year.
WLRN: Online Tool Shows Hidden Impact of Amendment 3 Property Tax Relief on Local Government Services
September 30, 2026
A new interactive online search tool launched Tuesday aims to give Floridians a localized look at how Amendment 3, a contentious property tax relief measure on the 2026 ballot, could dramatically decrease funding for critical public services in local communities around the state.
Bloomberg Tax: Data-Center Spenders Save Billions From Depreciation Tax Break
September 28, 2026
“It’s as clear a case as you’re ever going to imagine of rewarding a company for doing something markets were already telling it to do,” said Matthew Gardner, senior fellow at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
Business Insider: Inside the Generational Tax Battle Dividing Baby Boomers, Millennials
September 23, 2026
Cuts for boomers, bigger bills for millennials: inside America's new age fight over who pays taxes.
Stateline: Voters to Decide Fate of State Taxes This Fall
September 23, 2026
At least nine states are putting tax policy directly in voters’ hands. Read more.
The Minnesota Star Tribune: Minnesota’s Biggest Firms Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Some Smaller Companies Are Not.
September 22, 2026
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court said businesses could get refunds from Trump’s illegal tariffs, but the process of getting the money back can create barriers for some small businesses.
WKRN: Tennessee Lawmakers Push New Legislation to End State Grocery Tax
September 17, 2026
Right now, Tennesseans pay a 4% sales tax on groceries, but some lawmakers say new legislation could change that.
Investopedia: Where the Richest 1% Grab the Biggest Share of Income, State by State
September 17, 2026
In most states, the top 1% of tax filers now collectively out-earn the entire bottom half.
POLITICO: Corporate Tax Payments Plunge as AI Feasts on New Incentives
September 14, 2026
A generous tax break on capital investments Republicans created in 2025 wasn't designed specifically for the AI boom, but hyperscalers are making the most of it.
Video: ITEP’s Carl Davis Discusses Failure of Missouri Income Tax Repeal
September 8, 2026
ITEP’s Research Director Carl Davis discusses Missouri’s proposal to eliminate the state income tax and why voters have overwhelmingly rejected it. You can watch the video here and read our analysis here.
Video: ITEP’s Miles Trinidad Discusses Downsides of Florida’s Sales Tax Holiday
September 2, 2026
Florida is entering into one of its biggest sales tax holidays for hunting, fishing, and camping, with state officials projecting consumers to save around $40 million this year.
Detroit Free Press: John James Wants to Ax Income Tax. Experts See Cuts, Boon for Wealthy
August 31, 2026
The income tax helps fund schools, Medicaid, prisons, state police and more. Eliminating it would entail a massive overhaul of public services and benefit the wealthiest Michiganders, according to fiscal and tax policy experts.
NPR: U.S. Businesses Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Will Customers Get Any Money Back?
August 25, 2026
"It's all just a giant transfer from consumers to corporations, which - you can't really design a worse tax than that."
Seattle Times: We’re No. 1 – for Corporate Tax Breaks
August 24, 2026
"It's the biggest we've ever seen for one company," says Matthew Gardner, a senior fellow for the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. "It's a turbocharged amount. It's more than triple the previous record."
Video: ITEP’s Amy Hanauer Explores Tax Fairness on Story in the Public Square
August 19, 2026
It’s been said that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. But Amy Hanauer of the Institute on Tax Policy and Economic Policy says that for some, taxes might not be on that list anymore—with societal implications for us all. She’s discussing that this week with host Jim Ludes this week on […]
Podcast: ITEP’s Amy Hanauer Discusses Tax Inequality on Civic Lens
August 18, 2026
Corporate taxes, economic inequality & who pays for government.
The American Prospect: The Companies That Got $83 Billion in Tax Breaks Last Year
August 18, 2026
According to a recent analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), companies avoided paying more than $200 billion in federal income tax in 2025.
Video: ITEP’s Miles Trinidad Talks Sales Tax Holidays on Texas’ ‘Capitol Tonight’ Show
August 12, 2026
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: After Missouri Voters Reject Income Tax Plan, Governor Says He’ll Still Work to Cut Taxes
August 7, 2026
Voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday that would have triggered the phase-out of the state’s income tax by giving lawmakers the ability to raise sales and services taxes.
Daily Press: Editorial: Tax-free weekends are bad policy but don’t tell Virginians
August 6, 2026
At a time when the price of nearly everything — from eggs and beef, to gasoline and electronics — is soaring, every little break can help a family stay on budget.
Nevada Current: Lombardo says he’s powerless to address affordability
August 4, 2026
The state of Washington, which, like Nevada has no income tax, gave taxpayers a tax credit to help them get by.
Bloomberg News: Microsoft’s US Taxes Drop, Revenue Jumps After Trump Cuts
August 3, 2026
"We know that Microsoft in particular and tech sector more generally are spending huge amounts of money in the last year, especially the last six or last three months, on artificial intelligence," said Matthew Gardner, a senior fellow at the left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. "It's super clear that data center capex is eligible for depreciation."
Bloomberg Tax: Weaker Minimum Book Tax Rules Save Meta, Qualcomm Billions
July 30, 2026
“It’s pretty clear these two things are potentially at odds,” said Matthew Gardner, senior fellow at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. “The more Treasury tries to gut CAMT, the more the side-by-side agreement potentially falls apart.”
USA TODAY: States are relying more on sales taxes. Here’s why that matters
July 30, 2026
Over time, some states have slashed corporate and personal income taxes while also raising the sales tax rate. In 11 states, “all three of those things have happened,” said Sarah Austin, a senior analyst at ITEP and author of the report.
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