Governor Tim Walz’s supplemental budget proposal released last month included his administration’s tax priorities for the coming years. His budget… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s 2026 tax proposal
Author: Haleigh Sinclair
Research Analyst,
Minnesota Budget Project
Tax deductions for tips and overtime pay are unfair and won’t help most workers
The Federal Reconciliation Bill (H.R.1) passed last July, which has also been called the One Big Beautiful Bill, overwhelmingly benefits… Continue reading Tax deductions for tips and overtime pay are unfair and won’t help most workers
A first look at Governor Walz’s 2026 Supplemental Budget proposal
Minnesota policymakers are facing a number of challenges, including the need to respond to the damaging impacts of federal actions.… Continue reading A first look at Governor Walz’s 2026 Supplemental Budget proposal
The federal Reconciliation Bill’s tax provisions largely benefit the wealthy, but leaves everyday people behind
The federal Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1) that was passed into law in July will make life harder for everyday folks across our country. This law’s tax provisions favor… Continue reading The federal Reconciliation Bill’s tax provisions largely benefit the wealthy, but leaves everyday people behind
Trump administration plans to end Direct File, removing a vital option to save time and money when filing taxes
A strong, ongoing Direct File platform would have provided everyday folks with another option for filing their income taxes that… Continue reading Trump administration plans to end Direct File, removing a vital option to save time and money when filing taxes
Federal reconciliation bill’s Child Tax Credit expansion excludes the families that need it most
The federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an income tax credit that provides families with more resources to afford the… Continue reading Federal reconciliation bill’s Child Tax Credit expansion excludes the families that need it most
Struggling Americans would be harmed by federal budget and tariff policies, while high-income people receive big tax cuts
The U.S. House and Senate have passed budget resolutions that outline plans for deep cuts to services that families rely… Continue reading Struggling Americans would be harmed by federal budget and tariff policies, while high-income people receive big tax cuts
Federal budget resolution paves way for deep cuts to the safety net, tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy
In Washington, D.C., the House and Senate have passed budget frameworks that demonstrate they are moving forward with plans to… Continue reading Federal budget resolution paves way for deep cuts to the safety net, tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy
Undocumented immigrants contribute $222 million in Minnesota taxes
From Albert Lea to Zumbrota, our state thrives because all Minnesotans — regardless of immigration status — are contributing to… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants contribute $222 million in Minnesota taxes
State’s October economic update shows higher revenue collections, stronger near-term economic growth
The latest state economic update contains several pieces of good news. Recent state revenues are stronger than anticipated and Minnesota… Continue reading State’s October economic update shows higher revenue collections, stronger near-term economic growth