Taxpayers for Common Sense is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit organization that fights for the American taxpayer. Since 1995, they have served as a budget watchdog, ensuring that taxpayers' dollars are spent responsibly and that the government operates within its means. They believe in fiscal policy based on facts, advocating for common sense in the allocation of funds.

Taxpayers for Common Sense offers several products and services to inform and engage the public. Their Weekly Wastebasket newsletter provides a reality-check on federal spending, highlighting wasteful government expenditures and offering solutions. They also have a podcast called Budget Watchdog, All Federal, where experts and guests discuss budget, spending, and tax issues, cutting through partisan rhetoric and providing factual insights.

The organization has a proven track record of accomplishments, including naming and exposing the wasteful bridge to nowhere to Gravina Island, ending the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit, and speaking out against programs that shift long-term liabilities to taxpayers. They also work towards fair market value for taxpayer assets and fight against corruption. Taxpayers for Common Sense is dedicated to bringing common sense to Washington and ensuring responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

They do not accept money from corporations, unions, or the government, maintaining their independence in advocating for the interests of the American taxpayer