Tag: Taxation
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State and local tax burden visualized
For two decades the Tax Foundation has estimated the combined state and local tax burden for all the states. I’ve created an interactive visualization that lets you compare states and see trends in rank over time.
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Reaction to Kansas school lawsuit decision
Following are several reactions to the decision in Gannon vs. Kansas, the school funding lawsuit. The court ruled the state must spend more on schools.
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Wichita STAR bonds project not good for capitalism
A proposed STAR bonds project in Wichita is the latest example of Wichita and Kansas relying on cronyism and business welfare instead of capitalism.
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A spending problem, or a revenue problem?
Does the United States have a revenue problem or a spending problem? The interactive visualization below may help you decide.
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Wichita’s Lux applies for more business welfare
The Wichita City Council considers yet another layer of business welfare for The Lux, a luxury real estate development in downtown Wichita. This project, despite having already received millions in assistance from taxpayers, is not economically viable, according to city documents.
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States that Spend Less, Tax Less — and Grow More
States with an income tax spent 42% more per resident in 2011 than the nine states without an income tax, write Dave Trabert and Todd Davidson of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Eliminate mortgage interest deduction
The home mortgage interest deduction doesn’t accomplish much, and it should be eliminated.
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Tax increment financing district (TIF) resources
Resources on tax increment financing districts, or TIF.
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Wichita should reject Bowllagio TIF district
Wichita should reject the formation of a harmful tax increment financing (TIF) district.
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Nation can no longer afford wind tax credit
The nation should end expensive tax credit spending programs that distort markets.