Taxpayers for Common Sense

Public Policy OfficesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees

Taxpayers for Common Sense is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) public policy organization that acts as a budget watchdog focused on federal spending. Founded in 1995 and based in Washington, DC, the group aims to promote responsible government expenditure and transparency in how tax dollars are used, arguing that waste can impact public health, social and economic outcomes, and national security. Its work centers on providing information, analysis, and tools to journalists, citizen activists, and other advocates to support responsible spending priorities across various political perspectives. The organization positions itself as an independent voice for taxpayers, seeking to bridge partisan divides in order to build broad support for spending reforms. In recent activity, Taxpayers for Common Sense has released reports and partnered on analyses addressing topics such as missile program costs, climate-related fiscal impacts, transportation funding priorities, and natural resource use on public lands, signaling a focus on evidence-based evaluation of government programs.

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