Jon Whiten

Jon Whiten leads ITEP’s communications work to shape the public debate around tax policy and ensure that policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders are using ITEP’s data and analysis in order to make sound decisions.

• blog   October 26, 2022

  Measures on the November Ballot Could Improve or Worsen State Tax Codes

  In a couple of weeks, voters in a handful of states will weigh in on several tax-related ballot measures that could make state tax codes more equitable and raise money…
• blog   August 22, 2022

  Four Tax Policy Wins in the Inflation Reduction Act and Four More That Can Build on This Progress

  With four major tax policy provisions, the IRA takes a huge step toward a fairer tax code and a more equitable economy. But as always, there are more steps lawmakers should take to build on this progress.

• blog   August 22, 2022

  The Case for More IRS Funding

  Editor’s note: This originally ran as an opinion piece in The Hill. Though the Inflation Reduction Act is enormously popular, some politicians and pundits are trying to generate hysteria about…