Alan Essig Blog Budget and Taxes The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Shot at real reforms fumbled yet again April 14, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig As posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Posted by: Alan Essig As we look back at the 2012 legislative session, it’s clear that Georgia lawmakers missed opportunities to make much needed reforms. Instead of taking up comprehensive tax reform that would modernize the tax code and help grow Georgia’s economy, the General Assembly passed a bill […] Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution Op-Ed State Budget State Taxes
GBPI In The News How The New Tax Bill Will Work April 5, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig discusses how the new tax bill will change how consumers buy cars and shop online. Read the full article. Read more » Alan Essig GPB News Jeanne Bonner State Taxes
Alan Essig Blog New Report Shows That Texas’ Economic Model Is Not All It Seems April 5, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Alan Essig Some claim that Georgia’s public policies should emulate those of Texas; however, a review of the Texas economic model by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities clearly shows why Texas is not a model Georgia can or should follow. Although Texas is out pacing most states in job growth, it’s important to point out […] Read more » Alan Essig economic policies Texas Economic Model
Press Releases & Statements Report: Georgia Taxes Working-Poor Further Into Poverty April 4, 2012 / March 5, 2021 by GBPI Admin | 1 Comment on Report: Georgia Taxes Working-Poor Further Into Poverty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA (April 4, 2012) – While most other states exempt working-poor families from the income tax, Georgia is one of a small number of states that continue to levy an income tax on working families living in poverty. By reducing state income taxes for working-poor families, Georgia could help these families work […] Read more » Alan Essig Budget & Taxes Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Earned Income Tax Credit Income Tax State Taxes working poor
GBPI In The News Gov. Deal quietly achieves much of legislative agenda April 2, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig shares his thoughts on Governor Deal’s preference to work behind the scenes. Read the full article. Read more » Alan Essig Errin Haines Governor Deal Macon Telegraph
GBPI In The News Tax Reform Impact Hard To Predict March 26, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted on the new tax bill. Read full article. Read more » Alan Essig GPB News Parker Wallace State Taxes tax reform
GBPI In The News Wheeler dealers’ efforts pay off March 25, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the omnibus tax bill. Read the article. Read more » Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution Chris Joyner James Salzer State Taxes
Alan Essig Budget and Taxes Fact Sheets Library Reports Senate Resolution 20, The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) March 23, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Alan Essig | 2 Comments on Senate Resolution 20, The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) Senate Resolution 20, The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), is flawed legislation that would amend the Georgia State Constitution to limit the growth of state revenues and expenditures to a formula of population plus government inflation growth. Colorado, the only state to implement TABOR, has since suspended it because it contributed to systemic underfunding of […] Read more » Alan Essig Senate Resolution 20 SR 20 State Budget TABOR Taxpayer Bill of Rights
GBPI In The News Senate OKs tax ‘reform’ bill; measure now heads to governor’s desk March 23, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director Alan Essig is quoted on HB 386 in the Creative Loafing. The article also references GBPI’s analysis of HB 386. Read full article. Read more » Alan Essig Creative Loafing HB 386 House Bill 386 State Taxes tax reform Thomas Wheatley
GBPI In The News Sweeping tax bill hurtles toward law March 22, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Executive Director is quoted on the newly introduced tax bill. Read full article. Read more » Aaron Gould Sheinin Alan Essig Atlanta Journal-Constitution State Taxes tax reform
