Recent Work by ITEP

Racial Discrimination in Home Appraisals Is a Problem That’s Now Getting Federal Attention

March 31, 2022 • By Brakeyshia Samms

With both assessments and appraisals being unfair, homeowners of color are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to determining the worth of what is, for most homeowners, their most valuable asset.

State Rundown 3/30: Late-Session Surprises Leave Us Unimpressed

March 30, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

Several states have dropped a few late-session surprises, and from the looks of it, they’re not the good kind...

New ITEP Report Explains How the Biden Administration Can Act on Its Own to Fix Our Tax Code

March 25, 2022 • By Steve Wamhoff

The Biden administration should revise regulations from the TCJA to enforce the law as it was written and passed by Congress, not as big banks and multinational corporations have lobbied for it to be enforced.

Excess Profits Tax Proposals Meet the Moment, But Lawmakers Should Keep Their Eye on Fundamentally Fixing Our Corporate Tax

March 25, 2022 • By Steve Wamhoff

New corporate tax proposals address the current situation, but ultimately leaders in Washington must fix federal law to tax all corporate profits and stop the tax dodging that is rampant today.

What the Biden Administration Can Do on Its Own, Without Congress, to Fix the Tax Code

March 25, 2022 • By Steve Wamhoff

The Biden administration has several options to address tax reform even when Congress is unable or unwilling to help.

Women’s History Month is a Reminder that Sensible Tax Policy is Central to Women’s Economic Security

March 24, 2022 • By Brakeyshia Samms

Women’s History Month is a chance to remember what happens for women when tax policy becomes more progressive, boosts income, and helps make raising a family more affordable.

State Rundown 3/23: Spring Brings More Tax Happenings

March 23, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

Spring is around the corner and like those pesky allergies that come along with it, equally pesky tax proposals continue to pop up in states across the U.S....

Arizona Ruling Preserves High-Income Interests Over Education Investments, Popular Vote

March 17, 2022 • By Marco Guzman

An Arizona court decision delivered an unfortunate blow to voters and those in the state who favor a progressive, adequate tax system that can fund critical priorities including K-12 education.

State Rundown 3/16: The Scramble to Curb Rising Gas Prices is On

March 16, 2022 • By ITEP Staff

Rising gas prices have lawmakers around the country searching for ways to ease the pressure on consumers and almost half the states are considering reducing or temporarily repealing their gas tax, but another idea is taking hold...

State Gas Tax Holidays are Nothing to Celebrate

March 16, 2022 • By Carl Davis

It’s unlikely that state gas tax holidays will meaningfully benefit consumers, and they come with risks for states’ infrastructure quality.