Iowans for Tax Relief

In addition to another round of income tax reforms, ITR will be advocating for two proposed constitutional amendments aimed at fortifying taxpayer protections.
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Iowa’s Road to Fiscal Responsibility: Iowa sets the gold standard other states want to follow. However, we must not become complacent. Our state’s tax code must continue to improve, and we must secure our victories for future generations.

Iowa's Road to Fiscal Responsibility - Iowans for Tax Relief Think back to 2010. Democrats held the state government trifecta. Politically, Iowa’s policy positions were quickly lining up with Illinois. However, Iowa had real hope and change.

A 2% or 2.5% flat individual income tax rate in Iowa is not a far-fetched ambition but rather an attainable goal within the foreseeable future. Listen or watch ITR Live!
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“We believe that Iowans are overtaxed, and that money can be better spent by Iowans than the government." - ITR President Chris Hagenow

Tax debate ahead in 2024 Iowa legislative session - Radio Iowa For over a year, Governor Kim Reynolds has been saying her goal is to eliminate the state income tax by the end of 2026 and two weeks from today Reynolds has indicated she’ll present a tax plan to the legislature. Iowans for Tax Relief president Chris Hagenow says his group supports lower and flat...

Today's ITR Live podcast: Celebrity Carbon Footprint, The Minnesota Flag, and More Iowa Tax Cuts
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There is a promising possibility for substantially lower Iowa income tax rates, potentially reducing the flat rate from the already anticipated 3.9% in 2026 down to 2.5% or lower.

Impact Assessment: Evaluating Income Tax Reform in Iowa As we continue to examine the influence of conservative ideology on policy development, the conversation concerning income tax reform within Iowa remains at ...

Adopting Fiscal Responsibility: The Iowa Way

Adopting Fiscal Responsibility: The Iowa Way In the latest episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss the difference in taxation between California and Iowa using the example of Shohei Ohtani, a Major Le...

Iowa has “emerged as America’s tax-cutting champion, a paragon of fiscal responsibility.”

Iowa vs. Minnesota: Fiscal Sanity Is Beating Recklessness | National Review The neighboring states offer competing models: low-tax/low-spend vs. high-tax/high-spend. And the former is winning out.

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Two guys on steroids talk about economic freedom, which lies at the core of the American experiment, may not be as effective as it once was. Listen or watch ITR Live!

Iowa continues to stand at the crossroads of fiscal conservativism, where balancing the budget isn’t a mere financial exercise but a deep-seated principle that resonates across the state’s governance.
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We explore the conservative approach for Iowa's budget on today's ITR Live podcast. The burden of government is more accurately reflected in spending rather than in taxation or regulation.
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Presidential Endorsements: Do They Matter? While endorsements alone may not have historically tipped scales, when coupled with active campaigning and media strategies, they have the potential to reshape voter perceptions and outcomes.
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Property taxes, income taxes, and moving Iowa forward were discussed at the ITR-NFIB Roundtable in Van Meter today.

Presidential campaigns, the media dismissing those on the right as "radical," and possible property tax increases are the topics of this episode of ITR Live.

First in the Nation Update Despite the financial support and continued ad campaigns associated with Senator Tim Scott's campaign, it fell short in resonating with voters. By attempting...

"Iowans are overtaxed. That money can be better spent by Iowans than the government." - ITR President Chris Hagenow on today's Iowa Press episode.

Tax Policy Chris Hagenow, president of Iowans for Tax Relief, and Mike Owen, deputy director of Common Good Iowa, discuss Iowa tax policy, including the recent tax cuts and the possibility of more tax changes in the 2024 legislative session.

There were numerous bond issues on the ballot yesterday. With the help of itrlocal.org, voters were able to make informed decisions. Listen to our election recap on ITR Live:

Election Day 2023 Recap Among several ballot measures across the country, there was a ballot measure in Colorado that aimed to revise that state's Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) in...

Today's city, county, and school elections will directly impact property taxes.

Local Election Day Des Moines Mayoral RaceOne of the most exciting races this time was the Des Moines mayor's race. It seems to boil down to two primary candidates, Josh Mandel...

People are "voting with their feet." This story of two neighboring states tells us that there might not be a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to state revenue management.

America's Tax Evolution: A Focus on Iowa ITR Live takes a look at a recent article in The Economist showcasing Iowa's recent success in implementing significant broad-based tax reform. Iowa is witne...

This episode of ITR Live challenges the justification for high property taxes. Too often, local officials prioritize their government budgets over the budgets of Iowans, who continue to grapple with ongoing inflation.
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Iowans are very frustrated with their property tax burden, and these are the kinds of things that drive their property tax bill, so they need the information and they need to show up.

Iowans to vote on more than $1.5 billion in bonds next month Iowa voters in 50 counties will have the opportunity to vote on their school or local government issuing bonds to fund projects in the Nov. 7 local elections.

MAGA, border security, the 2024 election, and public libraries are discussed on today's ITR Live podcast.

MAGA, Border Security, Election 2024 and Public Libraries Speaker Mike JohnsonIn recent days, a political shift has occurred. A new House has been elected following three arduous trials, with Mike Johnson coming to ...

Iowa is movin' on up! Our state's climb in the Tax Foundation's Business Tax Climate rankings is a result of a continuous process of pro-growth tax reforms since 2018.

Understanding Iowa's Rise in the Tax Rankings - Iowans for Tax Relief Iowa must continue to build on its existing progress and address impending challenges effectively. Property tax remains a key area that needs urgent attention. For Iowa to get out of the bottom ten…

Iowa's rising in state tax rankings. We are 22nd in individual income tax, 29th in the nation for corporate taxes, 15th in sales tax, and 32nd in unemployment insurance tax. There is still a notable challenge - Iowa is ranked 41st in property taxes.
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Frustration and discontent have steadily risen as local government spending continues to drive up the cost of property ownership.

New Info For Attacking The Growing Property Tax Burden - Iowans for Tax Relief

At a time when the economic environment is forcing families to budget for gasoline and groceries while property taxes keep climbing, school districts would do well to focus on projects directly related to the education of children.
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Special Announcement: ITR Local 2.0! We have updated ITR Local, our groundbreaking initiative that aims to inform and activate individuals at the local level. Listen to the podcast and take a look at your community's property taxes.
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It is truly barbaric. This country shouldn't be eager to go fight a war just because some politicians like war. What we should be eager to do is stamp out evil.

A Deeper Look into the Israel Crisis: Implications for U.S Foreign Policy # The State of America's Foreign Policy: Reflecting on the Israel Crisis The world has been helplessly witnessing the horrific brutalities unfolding in the M...

Tackling Iowans' Concerns: Economy, Immigration, and Taxes
In true Studio 130 style, this ITR Live episode wrapped up and left listeners wanting to hear more.

Tackling Iowans' Concerns: Economy, Immigration, and Taxes # # There is no AAA to call in the Iowa CaucusesChris took a trip down memory lane when he shared a story about one particular caucus season which involved An...