On March 24, 2025, the Future of Iowa Foundation, a 501(c)(3) research affiliate of the Iowa Taxpayers Association, released a publication produced by the Tax Foundation in Washington, D.C. The report, commissioned by the Future of Iowa Foundation, provides key insights into progress in property tax reform, ongoing concerns about property taxes, a comprehensive approach to property tax relief and a path to a more competitive Iowa.

 

“Property taxes are a key concern of individuals and businesses in Iowa. Over the past nearly fifty years, Iowa policymakers have tried to address their constituents’ concerns about property taxes using various methods. The Tax Foundation report lays out why these efforts have been unsuccessful in calming Iowans’ outcries for relief.” said Nate Ristow, Iowa Taxpayers Association President and CEO, “The report establishes why a new approach, focused on controlling government spending, is preferable for providing sustainable property tax relief.”

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