Topic: Income tax in the United States

July 17, 2026 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: July 17, 2026

In recent years, it’s fair to say that Congress only acts once an issue has become truly urgent. But recent years have strained even historical levels of inaction. According to […]
April 10, 2026 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: April 10, 2026

Ronald Reagan reportedly once observed to his chief of staff James Baker, “I’d rather get 80% of what I want than go over the cliff with my flags flying.” But […]
January 16, 2026 • Blog

At The Capitol: Week 1

The 2026 Georgia General Assembly kicked off this week, with lawmakers returning to the Capitol for this year’s 40-day session.
September 26, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: September 26, 2025

What we can say for certain is that tax policy should encourage work, saving, and investment — not punish it.
September 25, 2025 • Commentary

Do the rich pay their “fair share”?

By Athan Clark
“The rich don’t pay their fair share” is a claim repeated so often that it has become a cliché. 
April 18, 2025 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: April 18, 2025

No session comes and goes without some measure of disappointment. This year, Georgia had an opportunity to join other states in passing regulatory reform.
March 1, 2024 • Friday Facts

Friday Facts: March 1, 2024

When it comes to state income taxes, Georgia competes in a low-tax region. 
April 13, 2022 • Blog

Tax Bill: A Big Step Forward

By Tax Bill: A Big Step Forward
The Tax Reduction and Reform Act may help spur Georgia’s next decade of prosperity.
December 15, 2020 • Blog

Tax and Spend Tuesday: December 15, 2020

Tax and Spend Tuesday, a roundup of news, views and policy proposals affecting your paycheck and pocketbook! Change we don’t need: It’s not the first time we’ve noticed that some […]

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