Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP)

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brief   February 19, 2026

It’s Time for States to Jettison Nonsensical FDDEI Deductions

States often link their tax laws to the federal code in significant ways. Many of these links are justified and can simplify tax administration for both taxpayers and state officials.…
brief   February 17, 2026

Michigan Ballot Proposal Would Boost Public Education While Creating a Fairer Tax System

A new proposal in Michigan would create a 5-percentage point surcharge on top earners with taxable incomes over $1 million for joint filers and $500,000 for single filers. This would raise about $1.7 billion a year, which would be used for public education priorities.

brief   January 26, 2026

An Analysis of a Potential Reduction in Massachusetts’ Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rate

A ballot initiative in Massachusetts has proposed cutting the base rate for nearly all income sources from 5 to 4 percent. In 2026, this would cost the state about $5 billion per year of which $347 million would come from the reduced rate on long-term capital gains.

brief   December 17, 2025

10 Reasons Why the U.S. Should Reform Its Corporate Income Tax

The U.S. needs a tax code that is more progressive and that raises more revenue than the one we have now. An important way to achieve this is to reform…
brief   December 10, 2025

Tax Haven Data Demonstrate Need for Global Minimum Tax Despite Opposition from Trump Administration

American corporations use accounting gimmicks to make profits appear to be earned in tax havens. This widespread problem could be fixed by Congress enacting legislation to implement a minimum tax on corporations that meets the standards of the global minimum tax that other countries have begun to implement.

brief   December 8, 2025

Linking to Tipped and Overtime Income Deductions Would Worsen State Shortfalls, Do Little to Help Workers

State deductions for tips and overtime are not only ineffective at supporting working-class people, it will come at a substantial cost to state budgets.

brief   November 20, 2025

Re-Examining 529 Plans: Stopping State Subsidies to Private Schools After New Trump Tax Law

The 2025 federal tax law risks making 529 plans more costly for states by increasing tax avoidance and allowing wealthy families to use these funds for private and religious K-12 schools.

report   November 17, 2025

Local Vacancy Taxes: A Tool but Not a Panacea

Vacancy taxes will not single-handedly solve problems in cities, but they are worth considering to address housing shortages, land use, and building thriving communities.

brief   November 12, 2025

State Tax Dollars Shouldn’t Subsidize Federal Opportunity Zones

The Opportunity Zones program benefits wealthy investors more than it benefits disadvantaged communities.

report   October 30, 2025

The Wealth Proceeds Tax: A Simple Way for States to Tax the Wealthy

Taxing the proceeds generated by wealth through a new Wealth Proceeds Tax is a simple way for states to raise billions in new revenue and improve the fairness of their tax systems.

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