Jobs carry high price tag
GBPI Admin
August 5, 2011
GBPI asks policymakers to consider transparency and accountability when evaluating tax cuts. Download the news article.
Tag: State Taxes
Overview of the ESPLOST Initiative for Four Metro Atlanta School Systems
GBPI Admin
May 24, 2011
This policy brief provides an overview of the financial performance and expenditure activity related to the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) initiatives for Atlanta Public Schools, City Schools of Decatur, DeKalb County School System and Fulton County
Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2011
GBPI Admin
May 24, 2011
State revenues will decrease by almost $100 million in FY 2012 due to five tax bills signed by the governor. This report looks at the official fiscal notes of tax bills passed by the House and Senate and signed by
National Report: Georgia Has a Long Way to Go on Oversight of Tax Breaks
GBPI Admin
May 11, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA (May 11, 2011) – Georgia falls short in a number of areas when it comes to tracking and evaluating tax breaks, according to a national report released today by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities,
Day 40: Tax Bills Still in Play Would Cause Millions of Dollars in Lost Revenue
GBPI Admin
April 14, 2011
Tax reform might be dead for legislative session, but there are several tax bills still in play. The policy brief provides an update on bills altered by the House or Senate that now await agreement. Download the PDF.
Major Changes to HB 388 Still Reduces Revenues and Benefits Top Earners
GBPI Admin
April 11, 2011
When fully implemented, tax changes in HB 388 will result in an annual revenue loss of $141 million to $185 million—revenue losses Georgia can’t afford. This fact sheet provides an overview of significant changes to the revised bill. Download the
House Bill 388 Benefits Top Earners, While Reducing Revenues up to $300M
GBPI Admin
April 7, 2011
The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute releases the following statement in response to House Bill 388. Download the PDF.
Increase Georgia’s Cigarette Tax by $1 per Pack to Lessen Health Care Costs
GBPI Admin
March 30, 2011
Georgia currently has the fourth lowest cigarette tax nationally with a per pack rate of 37 cents. Increasing the per pack tax rate by $1 would generate at least $350 million, which could be used to offset some of the
House Bill 387: Recommended Adjustments to Tax Reform Bill
GBPI Admin
March 29, 2011
House Bill 387 includes some positive steps in tax reform, but misses several key opportunities. This policy brief provides recommendations for improving the bill in committee before it proceeds for an up-or-down vote by the House and Senate. Download the
REVISED: Adding Up the Fiscal Notes 2011
GBPI Admin
March 21, 2011
Three tax bills passed by the House of Representatives will cost an estimated $93 million in FY 2012, according to Georgia State University Fiscal Research Center’s official fiscal notes on the bills. Download the PDF. Related Materials: Adding Up the