GBPI In The News Groups seeking state-based earned income tax credit September 18, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin A meeting in Rome on Friday involving nonprofits that feed the hungry will attempt to gain support for expanding a federal tax credit to the state level that would benefit an estimated 1 million Georgia families. Read the full article on the Rome News-Tribune. Read more » EITC Income Tax State Taxes Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News Studio plans keep coming despite doubts July 8, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Another week, another proposed movie studio in metro Atlanta. Read more. Read more » economy tax breaks tax-credits Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News New OT rule not a hit with Georgia employers May 18, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin New rules for overtime prompt the expected divide in metro Atlanta: criticism from employers, support among workers and their advocates Read more. Read more » economy overtime wages Wesley Tharpe
Blog Budget and Taxes Wesley Tharpe Georgia Work Credit Could Get Families a Better Deal at Tax Time April 18, 2016 / January 16, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe As Georgians put the finishing touches on their returns to meet today’s income tax filing deadline, one benefit many are missing out on is a tax credit that states can offer to help average families get a fair deal. Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia provide taxpayers with a state-level match for the Earned […] Read more » EITC State Taxes Wesley Tharpe
GBPI In The News Good times in Georgia spur tax-cut push as history’s lesson lost March 21, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin Times are good in Georgia after four years of growing revenue. So lawmakers there are preparing to cut income taxes to one of the lowest levels in the southeast, joining states determined to reduce rates instead of letting the cash build up. Read more. Read more » Bloomberg Budget & Taxes Education Income Tax taxes Wesley Tharpe
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
GBPI In The News Senate decides to ask voters this fall to cut state income taxes February 29, 2016 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Georgia Senate decided Monday to let voters decide this fall whether to cut state income taxes in the future. (Subscription) Read more. Read more » Budget & Taxes Income Tax Tax cut taxes Wesley Tharpe
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
GBPI In The News It’s an election year – tax-cut proposals advance in Georgia February 25, 2016 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin It’s an election year, and that means lawmakers probably can’t end the 2016 session without some kind of tax cut, or at least a last-minute debate on one. (Subscription) Read more. Read more » Budget & Taxes Income Tax Tax cut Wesley Tharpe
Blog Wesley Tharpe Worker Justice State Minimum Wage Hearing Testimony, Feb. 11, 2016 February 12, 2016 / January 17, 2020 by Wesley Tharpe These written remarks in support of a higher state minimum wage reflect the full version of the abbreviated testimony provided by GBPI’s Wesley Tharpe at the Feb. 11, 2016 meeting of the Georgia Senate Insurance and Labor Committee. Thank you Mr. Chairman, members of the committee. My name is Wesley Tharpe and I serve as […] Read more » Economic Security Georgia Senate Minimum Wage Wesley Tharpe
