All exemptions, credits, and deductions should be examined and weighed against each other and against the principles of tax reform. The grocery exemption, in particular, increases equity and should be weighed against other tax breaks with an equity lens. Eliminating the deduction for state income taxes offers an alternative worth considering. Download the PDF.

GBPI Responds to President Trump’s Proposed Budget
Today President Trump released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget, proposing $163 billion in cuts