Connecticut is one of the few states yet to recover all the jobs it lost from the peak employment levels it reached in March 2008 during the early months of the Great Recession. Think about it.
Read MoreOur tax structure in Connecticut is broken and doing nothing about it is a choice. We must understand and acknowledge the problem, and then we must fix it.
Read MoreConnecticut has finally begun to get its transportation infrastructure house in order, though it has miles to go to catch up with the rest of the nation.
Read MoreDespite having won his reelection by double digits, Gov. Ned Lamont has chosen to follow the same playbook that helped lead to his win: smile, avail himself of press opportunities and ignore substance, showing that 2023 is not the time to use his rightfully acquired political capital.
Read MoreFor the 2023 General Assembly, I can think of no better New Year’s resolution than to finally reform Connecticut’s unfair, inefficient and burdensome property tax system.
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A PLEA TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: RE-EXAMINE THE ‘BUDGET GUARDRAILS’ AND REBALANCE CONNECTICUT’S STATE-LOCAL FISCAL SYSTEM
An in-depth analysis of the constitutionality of Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails, written by Alex Knopp, PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2025.
A PLAN FOR PROPERTY TAX REFORM IN CONNECTICUT, UPDATED IN DECEMBER 2022.
The Property Tax, which is collected by municipalities, has the largest tax impact on Connecticut households. The Property Tax’s $7.3 billion impact equates to almost 42% of the entire tax incidence. The Personal Income Tax accounts for 1/3 of the tax incidence, Sales and Use is almost 15% and Excise Taxes are 4%.
The Property Tax Working Group provides the public, news media and elected officials with information, data, and investigative reports highlighting responsible tax policy alternatives for the State of Connecticut.
A project of 1000 Friends of Connecticut, the Property Tax Working Group shares the latest news, perspectives and relevant background as issues are considered by state policymakers.
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