Budget & Taxes

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The state budget reflects Georgia’s priorities. A stable, equitable tax system is essential to ensuring Georgia can provide needed services for its residents and make strategic investments that promote lasting growth. A balanced approach to the state budget and a proactive revenue strategy is crucial to growing the economy and expanding shared opportunity for all Georgians.

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Tax Facts: Georgia Gives Up Billions through the Tax Code

January 27, 2015
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Billions in Tax Breaks Limit Georgia’s Spending Options

January 27, 2015
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Overview of Georgia’s 2016 Fiscal Year Budget

January 21, 2015
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Now’s time for strategic fixes

January 12, 2015
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Mediocre Revenue Growth Won’t Fix Georgia’s Transportation, Education, Other Challenges

December 11, 2014
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Unaccountable Agriculture Tax Break Hurting Rural Georgia

December 4, 2014
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Georgia Voters Should Reject Tax Cap Constitutional Amendment

October 30, 2014
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Georgians Set to Vote on Income Tax Straitjacket

October 23, 2014
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State Closes Fiscal Year with Sluggish 2014 Revenues

August 14, 2014

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Danny Kanso

Director of Legislative Strategy and Senior Fiscal Analyst

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Wesley Tharpe

Former Research Director

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