Indiana Lawmakers Consider Cigarette Tax Increase
While increasing taxes on cigarettes may limit demand, a 200 percent hike may also result in a number of unintended consequences, such as increased smuggling.
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Indiana Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens
How does Indiana’s tax code compare? Indiana has a flat 3.15 percent individual income tax rate. There also are jurisdictions that collect local income taxes. Indiana has a 4.90 percent corporate income tax rate. Indiana has a 7.00 percent state sales tax rate and does not levy any local sales taxes. Indiana’s tax system ranks 9th overall on our 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Indiana is no exception. The first step towards understanding Indiana’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Indiana 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?
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