"Tax Me More" Fund Project

In policy debates, fiscally conservative state lawmakers often hear their tax-and-spend counterparts argue that they do not pay enough in taxes. Creating a Tax Me More Fund allows lawmakers to challenge big spenders to "walk the walk" by sending more of their money to the government.

Six states currently have voluntary contribution accounts, or Tax Me More Funds, which serve as useful tools to highlight hypocrisy in budget debates.

Check if your state has a Tax Me More Fund

Find out if a Tax Me More Fund has been proposed in your state

View draft legislation and models from other states

Tax Me More Funds in Action

1/30/07 INTERVIEW ALERT: Utah Lawmaker Challenges Big Spenders to “Walk the Walk”

1/30/07 INTERVIEW ALERT: Kentucky Lawmaker Challenges Big Spenders to “Walk the Walk”

1/23/07 You Could Choose to Pay More in Utah

1/23/07 Rep. Lansley’s Message to Big Spenders: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

11/15/06 Not Paying Enough in Taxes? One Lawmaker has a Solution for You

08/02/06 Letter to Virginia legislators highlighting the Tax Me More Fund's role in the transportation funding debate

08/02/06 Sooner State Senate Sets Sights on Spending Surplus