Andrew Boardman
Andrew is a policy analyst with a focus on local tax policies and trends. Andrew joined ITEP from the Urban Institute, where his work centered on analyzing labor market conditions and policies to advance economic mobility and security. His background includes experience managing and carrying out policy and research initiatives for policymakers and advocates at local, state, and federal levels with Systems Change Strategies, the Raise Wages Now Project, and other organizations.
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media mention May 9, 2024 Mansion Global: Massachusetts Weighs Mansion Tax on $1 Million-Plus Homes
Massachusetts could join the growing number of cities and states with a mansion tax on high-value properties, as it considers a proposal to levy an additional transfer fee on commercial… -
media mention April 15, 2024 Yahoo Finance: US Cities’ Mansion Taxes See Mixed Results
When Los Angeles voters approved an extra tax last year on home sales over $5 million, officials projected annual revenue of $700 million to help alleviate the city’s rampant homelessness crisis.
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blog April 10, 2024 These Three Local EITCs Are Boosting Family Incomes at Tax Time
This tax season more than 800,000 households in New York City, Maryland’s Montgomery County, and San Francisco are set to receive a boost through local refundable EITCs. These credits put dollars directly into the pockets of low-income households, equipping families with resources to better make ends meet and invest in their futures. In turn, they can help build stronger, fairer, and more resilient communities.
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blog March 14, 2024 Ahead of the ‘Bring Chicago Home’ Vote, Remember That Local Mansion Taxes are Tried and Tested
As Chicago and other localities look for ways to shore up resources for critical public investments, it’s important to remember that over a dozen cities and counties have already benefited from policies like mansion taxes.
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brief March 14, 2024 Local Mansion Taxes: Building Stronger Communities with Progressive Taxes on High-Value Real Estate
More than one dozen cities and counties levy progressive taxes on high-price real estate transactions — sometimes called mansion taxes — and over a dozen more are considering such policies. By asking buyers and sellers with greater financial means to contribute more to the common good, these policies are equipping communities with resources to make progress on critical challenges of local and national concern.
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media mention February 12, 2024 Stateline: If You Can Buy a ‘Mansion,’ You Can Pay a Tax for Affordable Housing, These States Say
To create a long-term revenue stream, Berg has proposed raising taxes on the most expensive real estate transactions, an increasing nationwide trend sometimes dubbed a “mansion tax.” Her legislation would increase the state’s tax on property sales above $3 million while decreasing the tax rate for less expensive sales. The change is estimated to create an additional $300 million in revenue each biennium, said Berg, chair of the House Finance Committee.
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blog January 17, 2024 Worthwhile Ideas for a Stronger and Fairer D.C. Tax Code
The nation’s capital has a once-in-a-decade opportunity to advance a stronger and fairer local tax code. New draft recommendations from a key advisory panel will help leaders make the most of the moment.
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media mention January 11, 2024 Bloomberg: As ‘Mansion Taxes’ Catch On in US Cities, Los Angeles Offers Lessons
Amid backlash and a tough housing market, a new tax intended to fund affordable housing is bringing in far less money than projected. Read more. -
report October 30, 2023 Local Earned Income Tax Credits: How Localities Are Boosting Economic Security and Advancing Equity with EITCs
Leading localities are using refundable EITCs to boost incomes and reduce taxes for workers and families with low and moderate incomes. These local credits build on the success of EITCs at the federal and state levels, reduce economic hardship and improve the fairness of the tax code.
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media mention October 17, 2023 St. Louis Magazine: Why Can’t St. Louis City Tax People Like 94 Percent of U.S. Localities Do?
Even if the city wanted to scrap its 1% earnings tax and make the property tax dominant—as it is nationwide—conservative state laws block it. Read more. -
ITEP Work in Action October 1, 2023 ITEP’s Andrew Boardman: The State of Local Taxes in Alaska
In late September, ITEP Local Policy Analyst Andrew Boardman presented on the state of local taxes in Alaska to the Presentation at the Alaska Municipal League 2023 Tax Conference. Click… -
blog July 18, 2023 States and Localities are Making Progress on Curbing Unjust Fees and Fines
Too many state and local governments tap legal-system collections, rather than adequate tax systems, to fund shared essentials like public safety and education. But a growing number of states and localities are choosing a better approach. Momentum for change has continued to build in 2023, with no fewer than seven states enacting substantial improvements.
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brief March 30, 2023 How Local Governments Raise Revenue—and What it Means for Tax Equity
Most local tax systems are falling short of their potential. Well-structured local tax policies support communities by facilitating important investments and advancing fairness, but the tax revenue sources most utilized by local governments tend to disproportionately weigh on households with fewer resources. Learning from these realities can inform the path to improved tax policies and stronger communities.