The Latest Breaking News from the Tax Foundation

Federal Health Care Subsidies Are Devouring the Budget and Killing Patient Satisfaction

A plague of federal rules and spending is bad medicine.

Reason · Sep 23

Trump’s tariffs slashed jobs and wage growth. Now companies are funneling $100 billion in refunds to supplement workers’ retirement

Williams Sonoma and TJX plan to give millions of dollars in tariff refunds back to employees through 401(k) payments and bonuses.

Fortune · Sep 15

Trump Promises $5,000 Midterm Cheque Payout but High Deficit Odds Mean You Likely Won't Get It at All

Trump has pledged $5,000 to every adult US citizen if Republicans keep Congress, but a $1.2 trillion price tag, a record deficit and past broken promises make payout unlikely.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Trump's Tariffs Will Cost Each American Household $900 in 2026

The president’s protectionism has constituted the largest tax increase since 1993.

Reason · Jul 31

The Best and Worst States To Be a Smoker

Tobacco is the most taxed consumer product in the U.S., and those taxes largely dictate cigarette prices.

Reason · Jul 27

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Oregon

Looking for uncrowded spaces and financial relief? Discover the lowest property tax bills in the state.

Kiplinger · Jul 12

Tax Foundation Warns That Abolishing Property Taxes Could Undermine Schools and Police Funding

Property taxes remain one of the largest sources of local government revenue in the United States. According to the Tax Foundation, property taxes account for roughly 27% of all state and local tax collections nationwide and are the single largest source of tax revenue collected by local governments. Those dollars…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 3

Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare Affordability

If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026.

Kiplinger · Jun 25

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Arizona

Moving to Arizona? Here's where to buy for the lowest property tax bills in the state.

Kiplinger · Jun 14

Trump's Approval Rating Is Cratering. Tariffs Are a Big Reason Why.

They cost each American household roughly $1,000 in 2025, with more coming in 2026.

Reason · May 21