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IFP News: Giveaway costs grow
3/12/20RAC: Biggest players win big
4/4/18Do these highly profitable companies need state subsidies? Would Iowa legislators choose these subsidies over funding for education, human services and public safety?
Plugging loopholes could boost revenue
3/27/18Unlike a tax increase, combined reporting is an accountability tool assuring a state can enforce its existing tax code against tax-avoidance gimmicks.
Enhancing tax fairness for families
3/27/18While the federal tax code works to support working families with children in making ends meet, current Iowa tax law often does just the opposite.
Setting the stage for cuts
3/8/18The plan includes some desirable reforms that need not have come at the expense of essential public services that inevitably will have to be cut in the face of revenue losses. It also omits reforms that could enhance Iowa tax fairness.
Sensible improvements for Iowa taxes
10/19/17Real tax reform would eliminate wasteful spending on tax breaks, transform a regressive system into one that fairly reflects ability to pay, and assure a stable revenues to fund education and other critical services.
Big Money, Big Companies — But Whose Benefit?
2/24/16These figures raise serious questions about the need for state help to cover what may be normal expenses for these large, profitable companies.
No taxes, big checks
2/15/16“Is it a better use of taxpayers’ money to send millions in checks to profitable companies to do research they would do anyway, or to make sure schools can hire enough teachers next fall?”
Here a tax break, there a tax break, everywhere a tax break
1/8/16Iowa lawmakers’ budget dilemma this year is largely self-inflicted — revenue shortfalls a product of legislators’ penchant for tax cuts over the past 20 years.
No income taxes, big checks from state
2/12/15Iowa continues to give a lot of money to companies that aren’t paying income tax.
