Finding a Balance: Tax Exemptions for Seniors

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CSLF Brief, Publication No. 55, August 8, 2019, Aaron Childree and Asmaa Malik
Governments increasingly create tax exemptions and other incentives that target seniors because seniors hold pivotal socio-economic and political roles in communities. However, policymakers must craft balanced policies that cater to all age demographics, ensuring that incentives geared toward seniors leave sufficient revenues for other budget areas, such as education. This policy brief examines the determinants of how and where seniors decide to live, the influence of senior tax exemptions on their decisions, and the role of governments in creating equitable policies for seniors and other demographic groups.