In anticipation of the release of the Governor’s budget later this week, this briefing provides a status report on fiscal year 2016 and an overview of what we anticipate for fiscal year 2017.

Tax revenues will grow by $1.1 billion, or 4.5 percent, to $25.5 billion in fiscal 2016, continuing the trend of modest growth yet still below that of previous economic recoveries, according to a new forecast released today by the Massachusetts...

The Foundation’s analysis concludes that the state is facing an estimated budget deficit of $1 billion for fiscal 2015.

The Foundation’s 44th annual report on municipal finances. Despite a modest rebound in revenues, municipalities find themselves in a long-term budget squeeze as retiree benefit obligations continue to grow.

The Foundation’s latest report highlights that the soaring costs of retiree health care have consumed more than a quarter of the growth of property taxes in the state’s poorest communities since 2009. Addressing these huge unfunded liabilities must...

The Foundation urges a NO vote on Question 1 this November. Massachusetts roads and bridges will continue to deteriorate without vital funds provided in the 2013 transportation reform bill.

Michael J. Widmer, the long-time president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation who has played a central role in some of the most important policy debates and decisions of the past 25 years, announced today his intention to retire when the...

Representing the Foundation on the Tax Fairness Commission, President Michael J. Widmer voted against the proposal to implement a graduated income tax in Massachusetts.

Despite the success of municipal health reform, the rising costs of employee benefits are crowding out other municipal services and making the need for retiree health care reform more urgent than ever.