Public budgets and the revenue systems that support them are some of the most important policy instruments of our government. They reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how to tax residents and businesses and spend these collective resources. These decisions impact what families have to spend on basic needs and invest in their future, define the size of the government and its role in the national economy, and affect the lives of all Americans.

EOF hosts an Annual Budget and Tax Briefing to provide funders with the opportunity to network with colleagues and learn about and discuss pressing political developments, federal and state budgets, tax battles and opportunities, and how the current landscape impacts families, workers, and communities. It is the only event of its kind focused on philanthropy, budget, and tax policy.

Why Join?

• Gain a better understanding of this year’s pressing federal budget and tax issues and their impact on families, workers, and communities; 
• Learn more about coordinated efforts underway to shape the budget and tax fights ahead; and
• Consider grantmaking strategies and opportunities for collaboration with like-minded stakeholders.

Resources

• This report from the National Association of Counties examines how recent federal spending cuts and policy changes are shifting costs onto county governments.
• Tracking the Fallout From State Tax Cuts: This resource from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities features stories, case studies analyses of the latest tax developments related to state tax cuts.
• PEW Fiscal 50: State Trends and Analysis: This interactive resource from The Pew Charitable Trusts, allows you to sort and analyze data on key fiscal, economic, and demographic trends in the 50 states and understand their impact on states’ fiscal health.
• Urban Institute State Fiscal Briefs: National recessions and federal tax and spending changes can affect budgets in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. And big policy questions, such as whether to increase teacher salaries or expand health care access, can pop up in many states at the same time. But each state faces unique economic, political, cultural, and historical pressures that affect how fiscal issues emerge and how problems are resolved. That’s why the State and Local Finance Initiative put together these 51 briefs, detailing the dynamics that influence major policy issues in each state.