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Short FormDo People Really Move Because of Taxes?
What do The Rolling Stones, NFL star Tyreek Hill, and Maryland millionaires have in common? They all moved because of taxes.
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Short FormIndiana 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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2024 State Business Tax Climate Index
In recognition of the fact that there are better and worse ways to raise revenue, our Index focuses on how state tax revenue is raised, not how much. The rankings, therefore, reflect how well states structure their tax systems.
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How Are Electric Vehicles Taxed in Your State?
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Any move to repeal the cap or enhance the deduction would disproportionately benefit higher earners, making the tax code more regressive.
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Property taxes are the primary tool for financing local governments and generate a significant share of state and local revenues.
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How High are Vaping Taxes in Your State?
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States Move Away from Throwback and Throwout Rules
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