“It’s almost like he was perfectly crafted for this job through experience, through intellect, and by temperament,” Caljouw said. “He’s a collaborative problem solver by nature. He also has the added intellect on top of that to take themes that...

Doug Howgate, a policy analyst who has helped shape state budgets for nearly two decades as a top Senate staffer and a trusted voice of business interests, has been chosen to take over as president of the influential Massachusetts Taxpayers...

“In a field of outstanding candidates, Doug’s keen understanding of both the policymaking process and employer needs, focus on rigorous analysis and recognition of the broad array of policies that impact the Commonwealth’s fiscal health stood out.,”...

Please join us in celebrating Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation’s 90th Anniversary ...

“Massachusetts has seen unprecedented surplus revenue,” says Eileen McAnneny, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. An analysis by the public policy organization found the current surplus is the largest in recent history, far exceeding...

Fiscal year 2023 began several months ago, but the loose ends of an eventful FY 2022 provides a more intriguing budget plotline. Unprecedented tax collections, outstanding spending bills, and close to $3 billion in taxpayer refunds combine for a...

“People are moving in droves to lower cost jurisdictions,” Eileen McAnneny, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, a fiscal watchdog group, told WBUR. “We may have to more proactively recruit and retain talent than we’ve had to in the...

This November, voters will decide whether or not to approve a ballot initiative that would impose a new tax on income over a million dollars. If approved, this change to the state’s constitution takes effect on January 1, 2023. MTF does not...

“By forgiving these expenses, I think fewer people will qualify for the tuition deduction,” Eileen McAnneny, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, told the Herald. “In some way, we might see a slight bump in income tax collections...

Over the last two years, the child care industry has been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Child care closures, labor shortages, and changing workforce patterns have upended a system that was already in crisis due to high costs and...