Category Archives: Taxes

Virginia’s Tax Code: An Analog System in a Digital World

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Christian Braunlich

To many, testifying before a government  committee conjures visions of the drama surrounding the McCarthy, Watergate, or Zuckerberg hearings. In Virginia, not so much. Faced with processing more than 2,600 bills in 60 days, legislative hearings are often more of a kabuki dance while backstage choreographers figure … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Partisanship Stop Serious Tax Reform

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Christian Braunlich

The American linguist Yogi Berra once said of a New York City restaurant: “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Overcrowding, however, isn’t what motivates a move to a state (or from a state). Those decisions are inspired by robust economic activity, jobs for … Continue reading →

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Successful Tax Reform Requires Allies and a Path Through the Mines

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Stephen D. Haner

According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration had its first formal discussion with Virginia’s local governments about eliminating their car tax collections two days after he announced it publicly. The General Assembly convenes Wednesday and if there is a … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Ballot Question: Will Virginia Become Illinois?

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Derrick A. Max

It was reported this week that billionaire Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker had made substantial campaign contributions totaling $250,000 to four liberal Democrats running for Virginia State Senate and the Democratic Party of Virginia.  These donations, made through Governor Pritzker’s “Think Big America” … Continue reading →

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Tax Reductions Under Youngkin Have Been Significant

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Stephen D. Haner

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) and the legislators of both parties who have given him at least some of the tax reforms he asked for need to stop being shy and take a real victory lap. He has been in office less … Continue reading →

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