Author Budget and Taxes Library Policy Areas Reports Wesley Tharpe Adding Up 2016: Tax Breaks, Income Tax Cuts Could Harm Georgia Finances March 9, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe A variety of tax bills await further consideration by state legislators as the Georgia General Assembly enters its final few weeks of the 2016 session. There are 11 tax bills affecting state revenues still alive after Crossover Day, the point where bills must clear at least one legislative chamber to have a good chance at […] Read more » Adding Up the Fiscal Notes Budget & Taxes Income Tax State Budget tax cuts Wesley Tharpe
Blog Budget and Taxes Policy Areas Tax cut proposal to benefit wealthiest Georgians, jeopardize funding for schools, roads and more March 4, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin | 1 Comment on Tax cut proposal to benefit wealthiest Georgians, jeopardize funding for schools, roads and more Twin income tax cut proposals that promise a big tax break for wealthy Georgians and little for everyone else are careening toward legislative approval this month. If enacted, House Bill 238 and Senate Resolution 756 will stymie Georgia’s investment in quality public schools, hospitals, services for children and seniors, and more for years to come. […] Read more » State Budget State Taxes tax cuts tax shift
GBPI In The News Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Ga. Legislature Advances Bills Regarding Immigration March 3, 2016 / April 2, 2020 by GBPI Admin As the last day of the state legislative session approaches, the Georgia General Assembly is considering a set of proposed laws related to immigrants and immigration. Read the full story. Read more » economy immigration In the News
Author Blog Cash and Safety Net Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Melissa Johnson Policy Areas Drivers’ ID Bill Would Squander Big Bucks to Target Immigrants February 26, 2016 / April 2, 2020 by Melissa Johnson A Senate bill threatens to spend hundreds of thousands of Georgia taxpayer dollars to compel work-eligible immigrants to carry both a drivers’ privilege card and a special identification card. If this bill passes, Georgia is obligated to waste effort and expense to address unproven problems while it further stigmatizes immigrants. Senate Bill 6, up for […] Read more »
Author Blog Budget and Taxes Policy Areas Wesley Tharpe Threat to Georgia’s Finances Gains Steam as Constitutional Amendment to Slash State Income Tax Nears Crossover Day February 26, 2016 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Most Georgia families stand to lose if twin proposals to slash the state income tax stay on track to pass the General Assembly this year. Midnight Monday Feb. 29, or crossover day, is the target for supporters of a constitutional amendment to drastically shift the state away from a balanced revenue system that consistently delivers […] Read more » State Budget State Taxes
Author Budget and Taxes Library Policy Areas Reports Wesley Tharpe Senate Resolution 756 threatens to disrupt Georgia’s long-term finances February 26, 2016 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Senate Resolution 756 threatens to undermine Georgia’s ability to remain an attractive state for families and businesses. Passing the amendment creates a rigid formula in Georgia’s constitution that inflicts a series of never-ending automatic revenue cuts based on arbitrary targets. This formula is harmful to Georgia’s growth, especially if coupled with House Bill 238’s proposal to […] Read more » Budget & Taxes Income Tax State Budget State Taxes tax cuts Wesley Tharpe
Author Budget and Taxes Library Policy Areas Reports Wesley Tharpe Slashing Income Tax Delivers Meager Benefit to Most, Jeopardizes Public Services February 26, 2016 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Bill Analysis: House Bill 238 (LC 34 4895S) Georgia lawmakers are considering a pair of proposals that offer a miniscule tax cut to the majority of Georgia families and a massive benefit to the highest-income individuals who need it least, while jeopardizing lawmakers’ ability to meet the needs of a rapidly growing state. The first […] Read more » Bill Analysis Budget & Taxes State Budget State Taxes tax cuts taxes
Author Blog Budget and Taxes Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Policy Areas Wesley Tharpe Sensible Reforms Can Boost Undocumented Immigrants’ Tax Contribution February 25, 2016 / April 2, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe Undocumented immigrants in Georgia pay a significant share of state and local taxes each year and providing those families a path to legal status can increase their tax payments even more. That’s the key takeaway from a new analysis from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), which takes a close look […] Read more » Budget & Taxes State Taxes taxes Undocumented immigrants
Author Health Justice Timothy Sweeney Tax Credit for Contributions to Rural Hospitals February 24, 2016 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney Bill analysis updated on Mar. 10, 2016. Please see updated draft. Georgia lawmakers are considering a $250 million tax credit program for individual and corporate donations to hospitals in rural or nearly-rural Georgia communities. House Bill 919 is designed to create private investment incentives for rural hospitals to help shore up their finances. The flawed […] Read more » Bill Analysis
Author Blog Budget and Taxes Policy Areas Timothy Sweeney School Workers, State Retirees Make Gains in 2017 House Budget Passed Today February 19, 2016 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 2 Comments on School Workers, State Retirees Make Gains in 2017 House Budget Passed Today The Georgia House of Representatives today proposed increased benefits for state retirees and expanding raises to public school support workers as it put its own touches on the governor’s proposed $23.7 billion budget for 2017. State senators get a chance as soon as next week to insert their chamber’s priorities, as Georgia’s 2017 budget makes […] Read more » FY2017 State Budget Tim Sweeney
