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May 05, 2015
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Mar 30, 2015
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Mar 30, 2015
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Foundation President Eileen McAnneny testified in support of House Bill 62, An Act to Support Working Families, and in particular the proposal to link expanding the state’s earned income tax credit with repeal of the state’s film tax credit. This proposal will replace a program that funnels…
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Mar 12, 2015
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Mar 12, 2015
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The FY 2016 budget has been hampered by a large structural gap that is the result of $1.2 billion in one-time funds used in FY 2015 and $1.5 billion in spending growth for non-discretionary accounts. That $2.7 billion total shortfall is offset by tax revenue growth of $872 million, leaving a $1.8…
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Feb 12, 2015
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Feb 12, 2015
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The Foundation is working with other business groups to address issues with the net worth measure of the state’s corporate excise. This memo provides a detailed explanation of the issues and solutions.
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Jan 24, 2015
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Jan 24, 2015
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In anticipation of the release of the Governor’s budget later this week, this briefing provides a status report on fiscal year 2016 and an overview of what we anticipate for fiscal year 2017.
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Jan 21, 2015
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Jan 21, 2015
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Tax revenues will grow by $1.1 billion, or 4.5 percent, to $25.5 billion in fiscal 2016, continuing the trend of modest growth yet still below that of previous economic recoveries, according to a new forecast released today by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.“It’s alarming that even with…
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Dec 16, 2014
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Dec 16, 2014
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The Foundation’s analysis concludes that the state is facing an estimated budget deficit of $1 billion for fiscal 2015.
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Dec 14, 2014
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Dec 14, 2014
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The Foundation’s 44th annual report on municipal finances. Despite a modest rebound in revenues, municipalities find themselves in a long-term budget squeeze as retiree benefit obligations continue to grow.
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Mar 01, 2014
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Mar 01, 2014
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Rationale for Voting Against the Recommendation to Amend the Massachusetts Constitution to Implement a Graduated Income Tax
Representing the Foundation on the Tax Fairness Commission, President Michael J. Widmer voted against the proposal to implement a graduated income tax in Massachusetts.
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Jan 06, 2014
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Jan 06, 2014
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The Foundation released its 43rd annual report on municipal finances concluding that despite a modest rebound in revenues, municipalities find themselves in a long-term budget squeeze because the costs for pensions, employee and retiree health care, and debt service are rising faster than revenues.
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