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…

Charting a Course for Tax Reform: Senators Van Hollen and Booker Propose Sweeping Changes to U.S. Tax Code

In a significant legislative push to reshape America’s fiscal landscape, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have separately introduced comprehensive tax proposals designed to alleviate the burden…

Supreme Court Mandate Reasserts Congressional Authority Over Tariffs, Reshaping U.S. Trade Policy Landscape

Recent history has illuminated a growing trend of bipartisanship within the halls of Congress, albeit one concerning the legislative branch’s role in the American republic. For decades, members elected to…

Federal Tax Policy Emerges as a Key Lever to Alleviate the Nation’s Persistent Housing Crisis

The escalating cost of housing stands as a formidable and increasingly significant contributor to the high cost of living across the United States, placing immense financial strain on households nationwide.…

Europe’s Dividend Tax Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of Rates and Economic Implications

Ireland currently imposes the highest top dividend tax rate among the European countries surveyed, standing at a significant 51 percent, highlighting a stark divergence in fiscal approaches across the continent.…

Understanding Border Adjustment: A Deep Dive into a Transformative Tax Policy Concept

A border adjustment is a structural feature within a tax system designed to alter its treatment of international trade, effectively transforming a tax regime from a source-based system, which taxes…

Potential Pharmaceutical Tariffs Threaten Billions in New Costs and Supply Chain Disruption for American Households and Healthcare System

President Trump and his administration issued multiple warnings throughout 2025 regarding the potential imposition of tariffs on imported pharmaceutical products and their active ingredients. As of January 2026, no new,…