Econ policy, esp states & taxes, plus trails & waterways of DMV & the Bay. Formerly @CenterOnBudget, @nztreasury, @SenateAgDems. Boards: @ITEPtweets, @WABAdc.
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Nick Johnson retweeted
44 state tax systems worsen income inequality.
When the lowest-income households pay the greatest share of their income in state and local taxes, gaps between the wealthy and everyone else grow larger.
Learn more about your state's ranking here: itep.org/whopays-7th-edition…
Nick Johnson retweeted
New breakdown of DC's tax deal:
No, not THAT tax deal. I mean the DC Tax Revision Commission's once-in-a-decade examination of the District's local tax code.
Here's a look at the draft recommendations: a child tax credit, graduated property tax & more ⬇️
itep.org/worthwhile-ideas-fo…
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How can DC’s tax system best help the District thrive for the next 10 years? TRC chair @TonyWilliamsDC has released a draft package of recommendations for Commission review and discussion.
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In case you missed it, here's the link to last night's live stream on Split Rate Property Tax with Nick Allen! youtube.com/watch?v=GucsbtLp…
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Join the convo next Tues, 7/25, at 6:30 PM as Nick Allen explains why Detroit is embracing a split-rate property tax between land and buildings and how it might work for DC. Get the link to the details below. #DCTax #DCTaxNews #DCNews #MIT dctaxrevisioncommission.org/…
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We want to hear from you about improving the DC tax code! Here’s what Cynthia had to say. Tap the link below to share your own thoughts. #DCTax #DCTaxNews #DCNews #TRCNews dctaxrevisioncommission.org/…
Nick Johnson retweeted
Community members spoke their truth to @DCTaxRevision, sharing their experiences with & ideas for the #DC tax system.
8 participants & @JamilaWhiteDC facilitating were 🔥❤️🔥🔥❤️🔥
The budget (& tax system) is everybody's business!
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=SGUbwh9H…
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We're busy again next week!
- July 10 @ 6:30 pm: Underrepresented Stakeholder Listening Session
- July 11 @ 1:45 pm: Stakeholder Meeting with Tech Sector
- July 11 @ 6:30 pm: Tax Migration and Middle Income Tax Supports
Follow along here
dctaxrevisioncommission.org/…
Nick Johnson retweeted
🚨TONIGHT🚨 Join us for the @DCTaxRevision Commission's final town hall before they make their recommendations to DC elected officials on how to change our tax code. Your voice can make a major impact on ensuring our tax system is rooted in racial justice. bit.ly/TRCTownHall
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Please join us TONIGHT at 6:30 pm for a virtual town hall. What do you want changed in the DC tax code? RSVP here: bit.ly/TRCTownHall
@ChmnMendelson
@MayorBowser
@councilofdc
Nick Johnson retweeted
🚨 Exciting news out of Washington state 🚨
The state’s new tax on capital gains is on track to bring in almost $850 million in 2023. That will fuel HUGE improvements in schools and childcare for WA kids & families!
Let’s take a closer look 🧵 seattletimes.com/seattle-new…
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Please join us for our next virtual Town Hall public input session on June 15th at 6:30 pm. What do you want changed in the DC tax code? RSVP here: bit.ly/TRCTownHall @ChmnMendelson @MayorBowser @councilofdc
Nick Johnson retweeted
The DC Tax Revision Commission will soon make recs on changes to local tax policy, and it's vital for the public to weigh in. Show up to the town hall on 6/15 to advocate for a tax system that is rooted in racial equity and justice. bit.ly/TRCTownHall
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Reminder, the TRC will discuss fines and fees as well as tax expenditures tonight at 6:30 pm. Follow along here dctaxrevisioncommission.org/…
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Did you miss yesterday's in-person town hall? No problem! We have a virtual town hall coming up THURSDAY at 6:30 pm. RSVP here: bit.ly/TRCOpenMic
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Love this new video on the myth of millionaire tax flight by @JeffOSeal
youtu.be/hueRrG_u83Q
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We all have a collective responsibility to contribute to the community we call home. Taxes, including income taxes, fund essential public programs and services. Needless to say, we strongly oppose this bill. (1/4)
.@VinceGrayWard7, @trayonwhite, and @CMBrookePinto have co-introduced a bill that would exempt the salaries of D.C. police and firefighters from local income taxes. Gray has proposed the idea in the past, but it never moved forward: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislati…
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Our next Expert Briefing is this Tuesday at 6:30 pm! The meeting will be on the impact of the DC revenue forecast on the work of the DC TRC and planning the TRC's next steps. Livestream and agenda available here dctaxrevisioncommission.org/…
Nick Johnson retweeted
I’m thrilled to announce that, following an extensive national search, @Brandon_McKoy and @leachma2 will co-lead the @CenterOnBudget’s State Fiscal Policy division: cbpp.org/press/press-release…
