Institute On Taxation And Economic Policy

Institute On Taxation And Economic Policy (ITEP) is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that works on federal, state, and local tax policy issues. ITEP's mission is to ensure that the tax system is fair and equitable for all, regardless of income or wealth.

History[edit | edit source]

The Institute On Taxation And Economic Policy was founded in 1980 with the goal of providing comprehensive and accessible information about tax policies and their impact on society. The organization's research and analysis are used by policymakers, journalists, and citizens to shape and inform tax policy debates.

Work[edit | edit source]

ITEP's work focuses on tax policy and economic policy, with a particular emphasis on issues that affect low- and middle-income individuals and families. The organization conducts in-depth research, produces reports, and provides expert analysis on a range of topics, including income tax, sales tax, corporate tax, and property tax.

One of ITEP's most well-known resources is the Who Pays? report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the distributional impact of state and local tax systems. The report shows how these tax systems affect individuals and families at different income levels, and highlights the ways in which many tax systems are regressive, meaning they place a greater burden on low- and middle-income people than on the wealthy.

Impact[edit | edit source]

ITEP's research and analysis have had a significant impact on tax policy debates at the federal, state, and local levels. The organization's work has been cited in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR, and has been used by policymakers to inform their decisions on tax policy.