Author: Haleigh Sinclair

Research Analyst,
Minnesota Budget Project

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

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

July economic update shows little change in Minnesota revenues, national economic projections

Minnesota ended the fiscal year with revenues a bit above prior projections. The national economic picture remains consistent with previous forecasts, according to the July Revenue and Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget. Here are our top takeaways.

Latest economic report shows Minnesota revenues coming in above forecast

Minnesota’s revenues are up, and the near-term national economic outlook is slightly improved compared to the February forecast, according to… Continue reading Latest economic report shows Minnesota revenues coming in above forecast