Maryland Budget and Tax Policy institute is a nonprofit making organization concerned with the welfare of Maryland residents.  Maryland is facing numerous challenges and there is need to map out a pathway to ensure that the health and educational needs of the residents are catered for.

It is informs the residents about the budget and tax issues. The center analyzes pressing budget needs, tax and economic decisions the local community is facing and at the same time work on expanding economic opportunities to the residents.

The institute tracks economic data, analyses state policies regarding poverty, workforce development, economic budget and opportunities available to the community. Also, it focuses at how proposed changes could actually inhibit or expand access to economic opportunities leading to the development of strategies that supports Maryland economic

 

The center focuses on the following

 

The Budget

This is an important tool that Maryland uses to increase her economic opportunities, support families and make investment in the infrastructure, court system and other critical public structures. The Budget and Policy Institute does the analysis of the key spending proposal of the state to determine how this influences Maryland’s economy, families and communities.

 

Tax

Tax revenue is an important resource for public investment and prosperous communities. Maryland state tax policies must be analyzed to determine if they can actually lead to creation of revenue that is stable and fair.

As a state, Maryland faces many challenges including budget shortfalls. The institute is mandated to research on how the shortfalls could be bridged. It should suggest ways of creating a more vibrant and inclusive strategies that incorporate ideas from the communities on how best this could be

 

The economy

Maryland Budget & Tax Policy Institute tracks and analyses data to help it develop proposals that spur economic  

 

Its goals

Maryland Budget & Tax Policy Institute is committed to educating state policy makers and the public on how state federal policies affect, how the disadvantaged and low income members of the communities achieve economic freedom and security.

To analyses the state investment in public programs, structures and services to determine if they are actually promoting economic opportunity in Maryland.

To analyze the state budget, and publish policy proposals that brings forth alternatives that help to improve economic situations of the low income earners in the state.

Study and evaluate both the federal and state tax systems to ensure that they are fair to low income families regardless of the economic cycles. It helps to raise revenues required to fund vital public structures.

To identify inequities in the tax systems and recommend appropriate strategies that can be put in place to correct the inequities. To look at the current tax system and determine whether it aids or prevents the state from raising the funds required to make investment decisions in infrastructure, healthcare, public safety and education.

Identify investment opportunities that can help to build the Maryland’s economy and identify possible avenues that can help thousands of residents climb the income ladder.

Note that addressing the tax inequities should be made a priority of policymakers. Therefore, Maryland Budget & Tax Policy Institute is committed at studying Maryland’s demographics and avail statistics that can be incorporated in future plans and which are meant to make life better.

The institute should evaluate tax-related legislation and advice the policy makers on how their decisions could impact on the financial wellbeing of the residents of Maryland State. This way, Maryland would be able to come up with a tax system that meets the growing needs of the state.