July 13, 2009
States Begin New Fiscal Year Following Many Tax Changes
by TF Staff
As a number of states continue negotiating their 2009-2010 budgets nearly two weeks into the new fiscal year, a Tax Foundation study demonstrates that tax hikes are the minority - not the norm - in state capitols around the country.
Although seven states increased personal income tax rates - with a particular focus on high-income filers - three states reduced their rates. In addition to individual income taxes, sales and excise taxes were popular targets for change in 2009.
Read the new Tax Foundation Fiscal Fact.
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