Council on State Taxation (COST)

The Council on State Taxation (COST) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that focuses on issues related to state and local taxes. It represents businesses to advocate for fair tax policies and practices at the state level. COST aims to improve taxation fairness and reduce compliance burdens for businesses by promoting sound taxation principles. It conducts research, provides resources, and engages in policy discussions to ensure that tax systems are effective, equitable, and transparent, benefiting both businesses and governments.