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2020 Revenue Collections Fall Short of State’s Estimates
Based on the first quarter of the 2020 fiscal year, which began July 1, the state of Georgia faces mounting…
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Georgia agencies’ plans to reduce budgets heavy on job, pay cuts
Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration says layoffs should be the last resort for state agencies trying to meet his call for…
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Georgia Lawmakers Weigh Deep Budget Cuts, Possible Second Tax Cut Against Key Priorities
Last month, Gov. Brian Kemp directed most Georgia agencies to cut state spending, marking the first call for mandatory budget…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in Georgia: High Income Households Receive Greatest Benefits
This report offers the first comprehensive look at how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), in combination…
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Georgia Revenue Primer for State Fiscal Year 2020
You can download and share all the images and charts in the Revenue Primer by clicking here. Budget Basics…
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Georgia Budget Trends Primer for State Fiscal Year 2020
You can download and share all the images and charts in the Budget Trends Primer by clicking here. The $27.5…
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The Earned Income Tax Credit and Young Adult Workers
Download PDF The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a powerful tool for fighting poverty that boosts the after-tax…
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Guest Blog: A Georgia Work Credit Works for Georgia
To mark Tax Day, Step Up Savannah Financial Security Director Danielle Breidung explains how tax policy can help working families…
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Adding Up the Fiscal Notes: Sine Die 2019
Download PDF During the 2019 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly approved 28 tax bills. Lawmakers will wait until next…
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