Budget & Revenue
Raising Local Resources: Virginia Localities Do What They Can — And Could Do More with State Help
In Virginia, public services such as education, health, and public safety are often undertaken in partnership between the state and local governments. This partnership may seem
Virginia Sales Tax Law Catching up to Today’s Economy — With Possible Delays
During the 2019 General Assembly session, Virginia lawmakers passed important legislation to better align our state and local sales tax with the modern economy. Starting in July,
Virginia’s Revised Budget Makes Some Modest Steps Toward Dismantling Barriers Facing Virginians of Color
State budgets can advance equity or further entrench barriers to opportunity for people of color that have been systematically shaped through policy decisions.
Who’s GILTI? What’s SALT? And What Just Happened With Virginia’s Tax Law?
Today, the governor signed a nearly $1 billion tax package that was passed earlier this week by the General Assembly (HB 2529/SB 1372). The legislation included an emergency clause
Racial Equity Impact of Proposed House and Senate Budgets
Despite the uncertainty and hurt caused by the unearthing of racist photos and sexual assault claims, the work to determine how the state uses our shared resources from now through July 2020 must go on.
Governor and Legislators Move Forward Tax Plan That Does Little to Nothing for Many Black Families
Revelations of Virginia lawmakers’ pasts have overwhelmed state and national news stories this week. The public as well as elected leaders and lawmakers have responded by denouncing racism and looking toward more fully reckoning with the racist legacies that persist in the commonwealth.
Teachers March and Some General Assembly Leaders Vote…For Tax Giveaways, We’ll Know More Sunday
Revelations of Virginia lawmakers’ pasts have overwhelmed state and national news stories this week. The public as well as elected leaders and lawmakers have responded by denouncing racism and looking toward more fully reckoning with the racist legacies that persist in the commonwealth.
Good Tax Policy is Good Health Policy: The Far Reaching Impacts of a Refundable Work Credit
Health care was clearly front and center during Virginia’s legislative session last year. And what some may not realize is that this year’s central debate – on tax policy – also has health implications.
Celebrate EITC Awareness Day By Improving the Credit This Year!
There has been broad, bipartisan support for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for decades. And for years elected officials, direct service providers, and tax preparers have worked together to make sure families are aware of this vital credit. EITC Awareness Day is an opportunity to bring attention to the