Meridian Fiscal Policy Center produces nonpartisan research and education on tax policy, fiscal reform, and the economic principles that shape competitiveness and growth.
Explore Our ResearchHow permanent capital expensing provisions influence long-term investment decisions and economic growth.
9 min readA comparative look at corporate tax burdens across all fifty states and their effect on business location decisions.
6 min readCompliance complexity often costs taxpayers more than the marginal rate itself — a look at the evidence.
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Meridian Fiscal Policy Center is a nonpartisan research and education organization. Our mission is to improve public understanding of tax policy through principled research, transparent data, and accessible education.
Our vision is a fiscal policy debate grounded in evidence rather than rhetoric — where the principles of sound tax policy (simplicity, neutrality, transparency, and stability) guide public discussion.
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Meridian Learn is designed to advance tax policy education, discussion, and understanding in classrooms and public forums. It combines rigorous research with accessible teaching tools to elevate the debate.
Meridian Learn gives educators the tools to build fiscally literate citizens, gives taxpayers a vocabulary to evaluate policy claims, and gives policymakers concise briefings on complex fiscal questions.
Launch Meridian LearnClassroom-ready modules on core tax policy topics for educators and lifelong learners alike.
The principles of sound tax policy — simplicity, neutrality, transparency, and stability — explained.
Concise policy briefings designed to inform lawmakers and staff on current fiscal debates.