A Year After "Liberation Day," Trump Administration’s Tariff Promises Fail to Materialize, Economic Data Reveals
One year after President Trump proclaimed April 2 as "Liberation Day" for US trade, inaugurating a new tariff regime intended to reshape global commerce, a comprehensive review of economic data…
Colorado’s Controversial HB26-1221 Proposes Taxing "Phantom Income" Through AMT and NOL Changes
Colorado’s House Bill 26-1221 has ignited a significant debate within the state’s legislative and business communities, proposing two fundamental changes to its tax code that critics argue would generate revenue…
New Mexico Could Backslide If It Decouples from Pro-Growth Tax Policy
The legislation, Senate Bill 151 (SB 151), represents a significant shift in New Mexico’s approach to corporate taxation. At its core, the bill proposes to eliminate state-level conformity with 100…
Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Tax Policy Discourse: A Deep Dive into Labor Markets, Legislative Proposals, and Fiscal Reforms
The pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has fundamentally permeated nearly every sector of the global economy, and its integration into the fabric of daily life now extends directly into…
California’s Proposed Wealth Tax: A Temporary Measure or a Permanent Fixture?
Proponents of a California wealth tax ballot initiative insist that the proposed levy, targeting the net wealth of the state’s wealthiest residents, is strictly a temporary measure: a one-time 5…
Where Utahns’ Tax Dollars Go: A Deep Dive into Federal Spending and the Rising National Debt Burden
The question of where tax dollars go is a perennial concern for citizens across the United States, particularly during the annual tax filing season. While the initial query often stems…
Kansas Lawmakers Grapple with Divergent Property Tax Relief Proposals
This legislative session, Kansas policymakers remain focused on property tax reform and relief, with the Senate and House passing an assessment limit and a levy limit, respectively, in late February,…
Louisiana’s Comprehensive Tax Overhaul Positions State for Economic Growth, While Centralized Sales Tax Collection Emerges as Next Crucial Reform
In 2024, through a dedicated special legislative session, Louisiana initiated a transformative period for its fiscal landscape, enacting comprehensive, pro-growth tax reforms designed to bolster its economic standing both regionally…
Property Taxes: The Enduring Cornerstone of Local Government Finance in the United States
The U.S. property tax system stands as the principal mechanism for funding local government services, a fiscal backbone supporting communities nationwide. In fiscal year 2023, property taxes accounted for a…
North Carolina Grapples with Property Tax Surge as Calls for Levy Limits Gain Traction to Preserve Fiscal Competitiveness
North Carolina has significantly strengthened its tax competitiveness over the past decade, meticulously aligning its state tax code with the bedrock principles of sound tax policy: simplicity, transparency, neutrality, and…

















