Authored by Jared Walczak of the Tax Foundation in association with Alaska Policy Forum. A copy of the PDF version can be found here. Click here for a PDF copy of the policyRead More
Alaska’s Economic Outlook, Ranked: 2022
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has released the updated edition of Rich States, Poor States, which examines the economic competitiveness of every state using 15 equally weighted policy variables. Alaska is ranked 21st outRead More
Alaska Property Taxes, Ranked
Property taxes are a significant source of revenue for states and the largest source of tax revenue for localities. Nationwide in fiscal year 2020, property taxes consisted of 38% of total U.S. stateRead More
Alaska’s Sales Taxes, Ranked
By Aubrey Wursten Sales tax levels and structure affect the spending habits of both companies and consumers, and states with low and simple sales tax schemes have a distinct advantage over their counterparts.Read More
Coalition Letter: Price Setting is a Bad Idea
Alaska Policy Forum joined over 80 others on a coalition letter opposing the 95 percent tax on prescription medicines contained in federal H.R. 5376, the “Build Back Better Act.” In a time ofRead More
Alaska’s Unemployment Insurance Taxes, Ranked
Unemployment insurance taxes (UI taxes) have significant effects on a state’s business climate, and unfortunately, Alaska’s system ranks 43rd out of 50, according to a recent report by the Tax Foundation. UI isRead More