Category: Taxation
Part of Kansas tax law has something for everyone
The just-signed Kansas tax bill contains a future provision that, based on recent research, may satisfy everyone.
Derby forms a TIF district
The city of Derby, Kansas has formed a tax increment financing (TIF) district. TIF is a method of diverting the normal flow of property tax revenue so that it benefits private interests rather than the public treasury.
Tax burden in the states
As Kansas debates tax reform, and as our state is frequently compared to Texas, we should take a look at the two states and their taxes.
State and local tax burden visualized
For two decades the Tax Foundation has estimated the combined state and local tax burden for all the states. I’ve created an interactive visualization that lets you compare states and see trends in rank over time.
Eliminate mortgage interest deduction
The home mortgage interest deduction doesn’t accomplish much, and it should be eliminated.
Tax increment financing district (TIF) resources
Resources on tax increment financing districts, or TIF.
Wichita’s $60 million gift to Spirit Aerosystems — not
Industrial Revenue Bonds is a confusing economic development program misunderstood by citizens, journalists, and even city council members.