Hidden Costs of Federal Dollars are a Barrier to More Tax Cuts

By shining a light on the obligations tied to federal funds, Iowa can take steps to reduce dependency on federal dollars, creating more room for tax cuts and future-proofing the state’s finances. Iowa’s recent history of tax reform has been marked by four rounds of significant income tax cuts with…


Income Tax Cuts Are Not Responsible for the “Sting” of Your Property Tax Bill

Income taxes are paid at the state level and are used for state government functions.  Property taxes, on the other hand, are paid at the local level and used for local government functions.  There is not a connection between the two types of taxes. In the complex world of taxation,…

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About ITR Foundation

Let’s be honest, big government is big bureaucracy, and common sense tells us big bureaucracy is ineffective. That’s why ITR Foundation works to:

  • Research principled solutions
  • Educate Iowans about our solutions
  • Activate Iowans in support of our solutions

By applying the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and the rule of law to public policy, we can ensure all Iowans will have the opportunity to succeed.

Making a Difference

ITR Foundation set the policy groundwork for many recent taxpayer victories in Iowa:

  • Increased property tax transparency and spending restraint
  • A 3.8% flat individual income tax rate by 2025
  • Elimination of income taxes on retirement income
  • Elimination of inheritance tax
  • Creating a path to reduce corporate income tax to 5.5%
  • Phasing-out special tax incentives in the corporate tax code
  • Banning local universal basic income programs

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