The Pittsburgh Tax Review is proud to announce a Call for Papers for our second issue in the 24th volume of the Journal. This issue will focus on state tax policy and economic inequality:

In its second issue of its 24th volume, the Pittsburgh Tax Review will publish a series of contributions examining the recent state-level ballot initiatives, legislative developments, and judicial decisions concerning economic inequality and tax policy. As states pursue divergent approaches to wealth taxation, income taxation, property taxation, and public revenue, and the OECD announces their new Guidance on Reducing Poverty and Inequalities Through Development Co-operation, these developments raise important questions about the role of state tax systems in shaping economic opportunity and distributing the costs and benefits of government.

Proposals for a contribution of between 3,000 and 5,000 words are welcome from all who practice, interact with, or teach tax or tax law. Potential contributions to this issue may take a variety of forms. We welcome contributions examining the design, implementation, and
distributional effects of these measures, including their implications for taxpayers, businesses, state and local governments, and broader fiscal policy. For example, among other possibilities, topics may address state-level movements to tax high-income earners, billionaires, or accumulated wealth; the role of voter-driven initiatives in shaping tax policy; or proposals for state-level tax initiatives to address economic inequality.

Interested individuals should send an abstract outlining the topic, substance, and estimated length (in word count) of their proposed contribution to the Pittsburgh Tax Review by email at taxrev@pitt.edu. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and should be submitted by November 13, 2026. Proposals will be reviewed, and invitations will be issued by November 23, 2026. Those invited to participate will be required to submit tentative drafts by January 15, 2027 (to be shared among all the contributors to the special issue), and final drafts ready for editing by the Pittsburgh Tax Review’s staff of student editors by January 29, 2027.