New Release: Minnesota’s Prices of Local Government

What is local government's claim on the income of its citizens? 

Our Flagship Studies View All

How Does Minnesota Compare?

Provides state-by-state rankings of state & local government revenues and spending

50-State Property Tax Comparison Study

This unique study compares property tax burdens on residential homestead, apartment, commercial/retail and industrial/manufacturing parcels across the country

Multi-State Individual Income Tax Comparison Study

Compares individual income tax burdens for various filer types at different income levels

Fiscal Focus View All

3/12/2019

January / February 2019

Minnesota Tax and Spending Rankings and the Policy Questions They Provoke

Findings from our comparative tax and spending studies generate a number of questions relevant to the 2019 session.

The Case For A Bigger Standard Deduction

Love or hate the TCJA, its principal simplification effort presents an opportunity for Minnesota that shouldn’t be wasted.

Legislative Spotlight View All

4/5/2019

Spotlight 19-07

Covers bills introduced between 4/1/2019 and 4/5/2019 -- House Files 2762 - 2824 and Senate Files 2741 - 2797