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State Tax Data

Providing journalists, taxpayers, and policymakers with the latest data on taxes and spending is a cornerstone of the Tax Foundation’s educational mission.

As a nonpartisan, educational organization, the Tax Foundation has earned a reputation for independence and credibility. Our state tax policy team regularly provides accessible, data-driven insights on state tax rates, collections, burdens and more, from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and others.

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Real purchasing power parity by state, city, and county 2023 most expensive us cities and metros

Real Value of $100 by Metropolitan Area, 2023

The differences in purchasing power can be large and they have significant implications for the relative impact of economic and tax policies across the United States.

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Tax treatment of electric vehicles ev taxes by state 2023 vehicle registration fees and EV tax credits

How Are Electric Vehicles Taxed in Your State?

The state EV taxation landscape reflects the evolving transportation sector and the pressing need to address both fiscal gaps in road funding and environmental concerns.

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2023 State Vape Tax Rates Compare State Vapor Tax Rates and State Vaping Tax Rates

Vaping Taxes by State, 2023

If the policy goal of taxing cigarettes is to encourage cessation, vapor taxation must be considered a part of that policy design.

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2023 state gas tax rates by state California Illinois Pennsylvania

Gas Tax Rates by State, 2023

California pumps out the highest state gas tax rate of 77.9 cents per gallon (cpg), followed by Illinois (66.5 cpg) and Pennsylvania (62.2 cpg).

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Sales Tax Holidays by State, 2023

However well-intended they may be, sales tax holidays remain the same as they always have been—ineffective and inefficient.

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