GOP Gov Candidates Espouse "Comprehensive Tax Reform"
In early debate, candidate Gresham Barrett sees tax reform as a goal. But what kind? Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more >>
Senate to Debate "Point of Sales" Property Tax Legislation
The state Senate will debate repealing "point of sales" legislation this week. Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more >>
New Study: Cruise Industry Adds $3.5 Million to SC Revenues
A new report estimates the cruise industry adds $3.5 million to SC coffers each year. Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more >>
Op-Ed on "Deficit Truths"
Boston Globe Op-Ed make good points on federal budget deficit realities. Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more>>
AP: More Details on Obama Job Tax Credit Plan
Obama would allow $5,000 created for each job creation-- capped at $500K. Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more>>
Can US Senators from New York Support the Obama Bank Tax?
The NY Times' Andrew Sorkin notes that NY Senators are caught between the president and Wall Street. Posted: February 1, 2010 Read more>>
Should South Carolina Sales Taxes Apply to Internet Sales?
It's the mother of all sales tax loopholes-- and it will take a coordinated effort by state and federal lawmakers to close it. Posted: April 3, 2007 Read more >>
Principles for South Carolina Tax Reform
What does "fairness" mean? What other principles should South Carolina policymakers be thinking of as they struggle with tax reform. Find out here. Posted: April 3, 2007 Read more >>
Corporate Tax Disclosure: Letting the Sunshine In
South Carolina's corporate income tax is in decline. Better disclosure of who's paying the tax--and who's not--could help diagnose the ailments of South Carolina's corporate taxes, Read more >>
How High Are South Carolina Taxes?
Anti-tax advocates argue that South Carolina taxes are uncompetitive. But in fact, South Carolina taxes are well below the national average. Read more >>
The Case for a South Carolina Earned Income Tax Credit
Twenty states now allow an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to provided targeted tax relief. Should South Carolina be next? Read more >>
Evaluating South Carolina's Capital Gains Tax Giveaway
South Carolina is one of a small group of states that provide special capital gains tax breaks that are unavailable to wage-earners. Is this tax break worth keeping? Read more >>
Should the Cigarette Tax Be Part of South Carolina's Fiscal Future?
In more and more states, lawmakers are using cigarette tax hikes to fund everything from health care to education to smoking cessation. Is this a smart move for South Carolina? Read more >>
