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10.24.2013
Podcast on Hiatus (Update)
The Tax Policy Podcast will be taking a break for a while as we look to improve and restructure the podcast to be a more effective tool for promoting principled tax policy. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for more...
10.17.2013
Elizabeth Malm on Amendment 66 in Colorado
Tax Foundation Economist Elizabeth Malm discusses her new study on the economic effects of Amendment 66 that found the increased taxes on low and middle income earners and small businesses could prove harmful to Colorado's economy.
10.10.2013
Scott Drenkard on the Best States for Business
Tax Foundation economist Scott Drenkard discusses the 2014 edition of the State Business Tax Climate Index, which enables business leaders, government policymakers, and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare.
10.04.2013
Joseph Henchman on Pro-Growth Tax Reform for Nebraska
Tax Foundation Vice President for Legal and State Projects Joseph Henchman discusses his latest study (with Scott Drenkard) on what The Cornhusker State can do to reform its tax code and build on its current economic successes.
09.26.2013
William McBride on Fostering Investment and Growth with Tax Reform
This week Tax Foundation Chief Economist William McBride discusses his new study on the nation's low investment rate and how a few key reforms can help turn it around and stimulate new economic growth.
09.19.2013
The "Why Not Move?" State Tax Calculator with Pam Villarreal
Thinking about moving? The National Center for Policy Analysis has created a free online calculator to determine how the decision to move to another state will impact your family’s standard of living. On this episode of the Tax Policy Podcast...
09.12.2013
Andrew Bagley on the Massachusetts Tech Tax
Andrew Bagley of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation discusses the problematic creation and implementation of Massachusetts' new tax on computer and software services. More on Massachusetts here.
09.05.2013
Online Tools for Making Sense of Economic Policy
This week we examine a couple of new interactive tools that our listeners can use to help them understand economic policy. First, we talk with Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute, and take a look at the customizable federal spending...
08.29.2013
Scott Drenkard on State and Local Sales Taxes in 2013
Retail sales taxes are one of the more transparent ways to collect tax revenue. While graduated income tax rates and brackets are complex and confusing to many taxpayers, the sales tax is easier to understand: people can reach into their...
08.22.2013
William McBride on the History of Credits and Deductions
The various credits, deductions, and loopholes in the tax code known collectively as “tax expenditures” have increased dramatically since the last major reform effort, and now account for almost twice the cost that they did in the early 1990s. In...
08.16.2013
Chris Bergin of Tax Analysts on the IRS Political Targeting Scandal
Christopher Bergin, president and publisher of Tax Analysts, discusses his organization's recent legal action against the Internal Revenue Service, and how Congress and the media have responded to the accusations of political targeting of nonprofit groups.
08.09.2013
Scott Hodge on the Economics of the Blank Slate
Tax Foundation president Scott Hodge on the so-called “Blank Slate” approach to tax reform, and what the economic impact would be of eliminating various credits and deductions in the tax code. Background material: The Economics of the Blank Slate: Estimating the Effects...
08.02.2013
William McBride on Obama's Jobs Plan
Tax Foundation chief economist William McBride discusses President Obama's recent proposals to cut corporate tax rates while increasing tax burdens on U.S. multinational companies operating abroad.
07.25.2013
Kyle Pomerleau on Education Tax Credits
Tax Foundation economist Kyle Pomerleau discusses new legislation to simply the multiple federal programs that subsidize higher education. More information available in Kyle's latest study, "The Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Act: A Proposal to Reform Higher Education Tax Credits."
07.18.2013
Candidates for Governor of Virginia
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (Republican) and attorney and entrepreneur Robert Sarvis (Libertarian), both candidates for Governor of Virginia this year, join us to talk about their plans for the state's tax system. Tax Foundation economist Scott Drenkard starts us...
07.12.2013
Greg Lawson on Tax Reform in Ohio
The Buckeye Institute's Greg Lawson discusses tax reform efforts in Ohio.
07.05.2013
Scott Pattison on State Budgets
Scott Pattison, Executive Director of the National Association of State Budget Officers, discusses the recent rise in state revenues and what we can expect state budgets to look like going forward.
06.27.2013
Nick Kasprak on Marriage and Taxes
Tax Foundation analyst Nick Kasprak discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision in United States v. Windsor, which struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. Additional resources: Tax Policy Blog, "Joint Filing in the Tax Code" by Nick Kasprak (6/26/13)...
06.20.2013
David Brunori on the Virtues of the Gas Tax
Tax Analysts Executive Vice President David Brunori discusses gasoline taxes and the advantages to connecting the person who pays a tax with the benefits it pays for. See more from David on Twitter. Additional resources: "Gas Tax is the Way to Go"...
06.13.2013
Elizabeth Malm on Tax Reform in the North Carolina General Assembly
Tax Foundation economist Elizabeth Malm discusses the latest negotiations over comprehensive tax reform in The Tar Heel State. Additional resources: Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 373, "North Carolina Considers Impressive Tax Reform...
06.06.2013
Michael Kaiser of WineAmerica
Michael Kaiser of WineAmerica, a trade association of American wineries, discusses the tax and regulatory issues facing winemakers at the state and national level. Check out wine tax rates in all 50 states with this map.
05.31.2013
Demian Brady on Spending Trends in Congress
National Taxpayers Union Director of Research Demian Brady discusses the latest version of the BillTally report, which details all of the federal budget increases and spending cuts proposed during the 112th Congress.
05.23.2013
Kyle Pomerleau on Apple and International Taxes
Tax Foundation economist Kyle Pomerleau explains the issues behind the Senate hearing this week at which Apple executives were grilled over the company's international tax planning strategies. Additional material: Video:...
05.17.2013
Lester Jones on Beer Taxes
Beer Institute Chief Economist Lester Jones explains the tangled web of federal, state, and local taxes that get applied to the beer we drink. Find out more about the economic impact of beer on the U.S. economy here.
05.10.2013
Nick Kasprak Calculates Tax Reform in North Carolina
Tax Foundation analyst and programmer Nick Kasprak explains his newest interactive creation, the North Carolina Tax Reform Calculator. More on North Carolina here.
05.02.2013
Scott Moody on Tax Reform Options in Maine
Maine Heritage Policy Center CEO (and former Tax Foundation Senior Economist) J. Scott Moody discusses the recently-announced tax reform plan unveiled by a group of 11 Pine Tree State legislators. The so-called "Gang of 11" plan, chiefly written by Sen....
04.25.2013
Joseph Henchman on the Marketplace Fairness Act
Vice President for Legal and State Projects Joseph Henchman discusses online sales taxes and the proposed "Marketplace Fairness Act". Read more on the issue here.
04.18.2013
Scott Drenkard on Reforming Business Taxes in Texas
Tax Foundation economist Scott Drenkard discusses the proposal by Gov. Rick Perry to reform the complicated, burdensome, and unpopular "margin" tax in Texas. Additional material: Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 279, "...
04.11.2013
John Stapleford on "Temporary" Tax Increases
Our guest this week is John Stapleford, the Director of the Center for Economic Policy and Analysis at the Caesar Rodney Institute in Delaware. Dr. Stapleford discusses the recent move in Delaware to permenently extend "temporary" 2009 tax increases that...
04.04.2013
William McBride on Tax Freedom Day 2013
Tax Foundation Chief Economist William McBride discusses Tax Freedom Day 2013.
03.28.2013
Joseph Henchman on Taxes and Fees
Tax Foundation Vice President for Legal and State Projects Joseph Henchman discusses his latest background paper, How Is the Money Used? Federal and State Cases Distinguishing Taxes and Fees.
03.21.2013
Stephen Entin on the Dueling Budget Resolutions in Congress
Tax Foundation Senior Fellow Stephen Entin discusses the dueling budget plans in Congress: the Republican plan from House Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan and the Democrats' plan from Senate Budget Committee chairwoman Patty Murray. Read Steve's full analysis, "...
03.15.2013
Michael Schuyler on the Benefits of Cutting the U.S. Corporate Tax Rate
Tax Foundation Fellow Michael Schuyler discusses the advantages of cutting the U.S. corporate tax rate.
03.07.2013
Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson on Fixing the IRS
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson returns to the podcast to discuss the most serious problems with the Internal Revenue Service and how to fix them. Olson leads the Taxpayer Advocate Service, a nationwide organization of approximately 2,000 taxpayer advocates who...
02.28.2013
Marc Scribner on Virginia's Transportation Taxes
Marc Scribner, Fellow in Land-use and Transportation Studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses the recent changes in transportation funding and state taxes approved by the Virginia state legislature. For more background on the plan, see "...
02.21.2013
Alan Viard on the 3.8% Health Care Tax
American Enterprise Institute Resident Scholar Alan Viard discusses the 3.8% tax on investment income that was part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the health care legislation also known to some as "ObamaCare." Originally passed in 2010, the...
02.15.2013
Scott Hodge on the State of the Union
Tax Foundation president Scott Hodge reflects on the tax policies in President Obama's fifth State of the Union address.
02.07.2013
Elizabeth Malm on Budget Changes in Maine
Tax Foundation economist Elizabeth Malm discusses recent budget proposals by Governor Paul LePage of Maine. For more background, see Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 356, "Maine Governor Sneaks Subtle Income Tax Hike into Budget; Suspends Funding to Local Governments" by Elizabeth...
02.01.2013
Joseph Henchman on North Carolina Tax Reform
Tax Foundation Vice President for Legal & State Projects Joseph Henchman dicusses his new study (with Scott Drenkard) North Carolina Tax Reform Options: A Guide to Fair, Simple, Pro-Growth Reform.
01.25.2013
Michael LaFaive on Cigarette Smuggling
Why is cigarette smuggling so rampant across state borders? Michael LaFaive of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy answers that question on the podcast this week, citing his latest research (with co-author Todd Nesbit) on how high excise taxes on...
01.18.2013
Scott Drenkard on Repealing Louisiana's Income Tax
Tax Foundation economist Scott Drenkard explains the tax reform plan being proposed by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, which would eliminate the state's corporate and individual income taxes.
01.10.2013
Harris Kenny on Taxing Marijuana in Colorado
Reason Foundation policy analyst Harris Kenny discusses the tax and regulatory policies being developed by the state of Colorado in reaction to the passage of Amendment 64, which legalized the possession and sale of marijuana in the state.
01.03.2013
Scott Hodge on the Fiscal Cliff Compromise
Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge discusses the fiscal cliff compromise recently approved by Congress and what it means for economic growth and tax reform efforts going forward.
12.20.2012
Will McBride on Taxes and Economic Growth
Tax Foundation Chief Economist William McBride discussion the conclusions of new new study, "What Is the Evidence on Taxes and Growth?" Follow Will on Twitter at @EconoWill.
12.14.2012
David Brunori on the Best in State Tax Policy 2012
Tax Analysts Executive Vice President David Brunori discusses the awards that were recently given out for the "Best of 2012" by State Tax Notes, including the recognition of the Tax Foundation as Organization of the Year for the second year...
12.07.2012
Tax Foundation's 75th Anniversary Party
Party guests lend their voices to the Tax Policy Podcast to help celebrate our 75th anniversary.
11.29.2012
Chris Edwards Grades the Governors
Cato Institute Director of Tax Policy Studies Chris Edwards discusses his recent report, the Fiscal Policy Report Card on America's Governors 2012.
11.15.2012
Nick Kasprak on the Impacts of the Fiscal Cliff
Tax Foundation analyst and programmer Nick Kasprak discusses the state-by-state impacts of expiring "fiscal cliff" tax provisions and the MyTaxBurden calculator.
11.08.2012
Lee Schalk on the 2012 Elections
Lee Schalk, Manager of State Government Relations at the National Taxpayers Union, analyzes the outcome of the 2012 state and local ballot measures.
11.01.2012
Stephen Entin Runs the Numbers on the Obama Tax Plan
Tax Foundation Senior Fellow Stephen Entin estimates the economic impact of President Obama's tax proposals. For more information, see Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact No. 339, “Simulating the Economic Effects of Obama’s Tax Plan.”

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Tax Foundation's Tax Policy Podcast episodes:

Podcast on Hiatus (Update)

Elizabeth Malm on Amendment 66 in Colorado

Scott Drenkard on the Best States for Business

Joseph Henchman on Pro-Growth Tax Reform for Nebraska

William McBride on Fostering Investment and Growth with Tax Reform

The "Why Not Move?" State Tax Calculator with Pam Villarreal

Andrew Bagley on the Massachusetts Tech Tax

Online Tools for Making Sense of Economic Policy

Scott Drenkard on State and Local Sales Taxes in 2013

William McBride on the History of Credits and Deductions

Chris Bergin of Tax Analysts on the IRS Political Targeting Scandal

Scott Hodge on the Economics of the Blank Slate

William McBride on Obama's Jobs Plan

Kyle Pomerleau on Education Tax Credits

Candidates for Governor of Virginia

Greg Lawson on Tax Reform in Ohio

Scott Pattison on State Budgets

Nick Kasprak on Marriage and Taxes

David Brunori on the Virtues of the Gas Tax

Elizabeth Malm on Tax Reform in the North Carolina General Assembly

Michael Kaiser of WineAmerica

Demian Brady on Spending Trends in Congress

Kyle Pomerleau on Apple and International Taxes

Lester Jones on Beer Taxes

Nick Kasprak Calculates Tax Reform in North Carolina

Scott Moody on Tax Reform Options in Maine

Joseph Henchman on the Marketplace Fairness Act

Scott Drenkard on Reforming Business Taxes in Texas

John Stapleford on "Temporary" Tax Increases

William McBride on Tax Freedom Day 2013

Joseph Henchman on Taxes and Fees

Stephen Entin on the Dueling Budget Resolutions in Congress

Michael Schuyler on the Benefits of Cutting the U.S. Corporate Tax Rate

Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson on Fixing the IRS

Marc Scribner on Virginia's Transportation Taxes

Alan Viard on the 3.8% Health Care Tax

Scott Hodge on the State of the Union

Elizabeth Malm on Budget Changes in Maine

Joseph Henchman on North Carolina Tax Reform

Michael LaFaive on Cigarette Smuggling

Scott Drenkard on Repealing Louisiana's Income Tax

Harris Kenny on Taxing Marijuana in Colorado

Scott Hodge on the Fiscal Cliff Compromise

Will McBride on Taxes and Economic Growth

David Brunori on the Best in State Tax Policy 2012

Tax Foundation's 75th Anniversary Party

Chris Edwards Grades the Governors

Nick Kasprak on the Impacts of the Fiscal Cliff

Lee Schalk on the 2012 Elections

Stephen Entin Runs the Numbers on the Obama Tax Plan