About TCS

Taxpayers for Common Sense is an independent voice for taxpayers working to increase transparency and expose and eliminate wasteful and corrupt subsidies, earmarks, and corporate welfare.

Mission

Founded in 1995, Taxpayers for Common Sense is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan budget watchdog that serves as an independent voice for American taxpayers. Our mission is to ensure that the federal government spends taxpayer dollars responsibly and operates within its means. More

History & Accomplishments

Throughout our history, TCS has empowered citizen activists, the media, policymakers, and allies from across the ideological spectrum with the information and insight necessary to make government work for all. More

Approach

Taxpayers for Common Sense: Scrupulously accurate, aggressively nonpartisan, and doggedly persistent at eliminating government waste. More

Awards

TCS Awards shine a light on lawmakers, federal projects, and taxpayer advocates. TCS’s Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Award honors lawmakers and activists who have made a difference to taxpayers across America. The Golden Fleece Award embodies both outrage and humor as it puts a spotlight on projects that waste taxpayer money. More