Author Archives: Stephen D. Haner

About Stephen D. Haner

Stephen D. Haner is Senior Fellow for State and Local Tax Policy at the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy. He may be reached at [email protected].

Virginia Tax Structure Better for Mature Firms than for Start-ups

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Stephen D. Haner

Virginia is far more tax friendly to established businesses than it is to new ones. That is one major conclusion of a major state-by-state business tax comparison released Wednesday (here) by the Tax Foundation and KPMG LLC. In neighboring North … Continue reading →

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Northam Tax Hikes Squeeze Virginia Businesses and Individuals

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Stephen D. Haner

With Virginia’s fiscal year now three-quarters complete, and basically one year since the depths of the COVID-19 recession, state tax revenues are soaring. Despite reports that the boom results from the economic rebound, it remains clear that changes in tax … Continue reading →

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Fuel Tax and Caps Detailed in TCI Model Rule, Now Open for Public Comment

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Stephen D. Haner

Read the governing document for the Transportation and Climate Initiative and it becomes clear there is more going on than just an effort to reduce motor fuel use with a combination of taxes and shrinking caps. That may really be a secondary goal. Continue reading →

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May Day Brings Virginia’s Labor Revolution

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Stephen D. Haner

Four major changes in Virginia’s labor laws delayed at the beginning of the COVID-19 recession will all take effect May 1. All were approved by the 2020 General Assembly once Democrats controlled both legislative chambers and then delayed at the … Continue reading →

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Congress Rushes in Where Richmond Democrats Fear to Tread

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Stephen D. Haner

One key goal for many of Virginia’s new progressive Democrats has been repeal of Virginia’s venerable Right To Work Law, and in 2020 they crossed one milestone by passing repeal in a key committee. But the Democratic leadership, perhaps wary … Continue reading →

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