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PolicyEngine / policyengine-us

The PolicyEngine US Python package contains a rules engine of the US tax-benefit system, and microdata generation for microsimulation analysis.
https://policyengine.org/us
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Impute housing costs from the ACS #3862

Open MaxGhenis opened 4 months ago

MaxGhenis commented 4 months ago

This is especially important for the SNAP excess shelter deduction, and for state income tax credits based on property taxes and rent.

The 2022 ACS codebook points to RNTP (rent) and TAXAMT (property taxes).

MaxGhenis commented 2 months ago

Also of note, the SCF has housing costs: