State Tax Ballot Measures to Watch on Election Day 2022
From income tax changes to cannabis legalization and taxation, here’s what voters decided on Election Day.
1 min readHow does Idaho’s tax code compare? Idaho has a flat 5.8 percent individual income tax. Idaho also has a 5.80 percent corporate income tax rate. Idaho has a 6.00 percent state sales tax rate, a 3.00 percent max local sales tax rate, and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 6.02 percent. Idaho’s tax system ranks 15th overall on our 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Idaho is no exception. The first step towards understanding Idaho’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Idaho collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures: How Does Your State Compare?
From income tax changes to cannabis legalization and taxation, here’s what voters decided on Election Day.
1 min readIRS and Census data show that people and businesses favor states with low and structurally sound tax systems, which can impact the state’s economic growth and governmental coffers.
12 min readWhen examining tax burdens on businesses, it is important to consider both federal and state corporate taxes. Corporate taxes are one of the most economically damaging ways to raise revenue and are a promising area of reform for states to increase competitiveness and promote economic growth, benefiting both companies and workers.
2 min readSome tax ballot initiatives will be straightforward, some will be complex, and—let’s be honest—some will be a drafting nightmare.
5 min readProperty taxes are the primary tool for financing local government and generating state-level revenue in some states as well.
5 min readAs Idaho attempts to further solidify its position as a growth-oriented, taxpayer-friendly state this special session, other states should look to its example and pursue similar reforms.
6 min readThe mix of tax sources states choose can have important implications for both revenue stability and economic growth, and the many variations across states are indicative of the different ways states weigh competing policy goals.
29 min readThe FDA’s proposal to ban flavored cigars would carry significant revenue implications for many state governments.
7 min readWhile many factors influence business location and investment decisions, sales taxes are something within policymakers’ control that can have immediate impacts.
12 min readIdaho Ballot initiative would impose an incredibly high top marginal rate that would fall on many small businesses, not just high-income earners.
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