The trend of recentresearch clearly shows that high taxation has a negative effect on the growth of personalincome, especially at the margins where the poor reside. There are also a number of studiesshowing that high taxes reduce job opportunities and sometimes lead to higher unemployment.
Taxes & Spending
Austin’s rising utility fees are taxes by another name
Rising utility bills are one of many factors exacerbating Austin’s well-documented affordability crisis. When Austin utility bills went up last winter, many residents probably didn’t even notice — mostly because the increase in fees was hidden by reductions in other costs. But here’s the truth: The city of Austin is squeezing its customers more than they know....
April 2, 2026