IFO Releases
IFO NEWS STAND - DECEMBER EDITION
December 11, 2018 | Economics and Other
The December edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends.
State and Local Taxes: A Comparison Across States
December 03, 2018 | Economics and Other
This report uses the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the fifty states. The report examines (1) the relative state and local tax burden across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property), (3) state tax rates and (4) state debt levels.
IFO News Stand - November Edition
November 20, 2018 | Economics and Other
The November edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends.
PA Fiscal Update and Outlook
November 19, 2018 | Economics and Other
Director Matthew Knittel gave a presentation to the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania that reviews highlights from the IFO's recent Economic and Budget Outlook.
IFO News Stand - October Edition
October 17, 2018 | Economics and Other
The October edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends.
Revenue and Economic Update
October 09, 2018 | Economics and Other
Director Matthew Knittel made a brief presentation to the House Financial Rescue Caucus on October 9, 2018 on recent revenue and economic trends for the U.S. and Pennsylvania.
Tax Cut and Jobs Act Update- August 2018
August 24, 2018 | Economics and Other
In response to a legislative request, the IFO submitted a letter that discusses the impact of the federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 on Pennsylvania General Fund tax revenues and the economy.
IFO News Stand - August Edition
August 20, 2018 | Economics and Other
The August edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends.
Demographic Trends and the PA Economy
August 08, 2018 | Economics and Other
Director Matthew Knittel gave a presentation to the PA State Association of Boroughs on demographic trends and the PA economy.
Stress Testing Public Pensions
July 30, 2018 | Economics and Other
Deputy Director Mark Ryan gave a presentation on Stress Testing Public Pensions at the NCSL Legislative Fiscal Directors Pre-Conference.