Mississippi

Despite wintry conditions across much of the country, that hasn’t stopped state lawmakers from debating major tax policy changes.

As state legislative sessions ramp up across the country, property taxes are one of many issues dominating tax policy conversations in statehouses.

From Congressional discussions over the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" to debates on property taxes, ITEP kept busy this year analyzing tax proposals and showing Americans across the country how tax decisions affect them.

Revenue forecasts look increasingly grim as states anticipate shortfalls due to the slowing economy and impacts of the new federal tax law.

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

The progressivity of the federal tax code has been waning. State and local policymakers should respond by protecting their revenue bases, promoting equity, and safeguarding vulnerable communities from harmful budget cuts. 

A costly tax break for wealthy venture capitalists is drawing some critical attention from state policymakers.

States across the nation are debating how best to respond to costly new federal tax cuts.

Contact: Jon Whiten (ITEP) [email protected] A new analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) reveals that five states—Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Oklahoma—enacted the most significant income tax cuts for millionaires in 2025, collectively reducing state revenues by more than $800 million in 2026 and an estimated $2.2 billion a year once […]