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Property Taxes by State and County, 2022

Property taxes are the primary tool for financing local government and generating state-level revenue in some states as well.

Massachusetts’ Graduated Income Tax Amendment Threatens the Commonwealth’s Economic Transformation

Massachusetts’ competitive tax advantage in New England is driven primarily by its competitive individual income tax rate and its sales and use tax structure. If the Commonwealth changes its tax code in ways that narrow the base or increase the rate, it cedes greater tax competitiveness to other states, regionally and nationally.

Audit

Ensuring Tax Rates Don’t Rise with Inflation

If ever there was a paycheck protection program, defending people from bracket creep may be the most important one ever designed.

Talking Tax Reform: The Future of Energy Tax Policy

States That Might Tax Student Loan Debt Cancellation

Will states consider student loan forgiveness a taxable event? In some states, the answer could be yes.

Taxes and the UK’s new Prime Minister

In an already-challenging economic environment, new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss must get tax rates correct to avoid over-burdening a population and business sector facing immense uncertainty. Focusing only on rates while ignoring the base misses an opportunity for real, pro-growth reform.

Gift Tax

Inflation and Europe’s Personal Income Taxes

With continued concerns over inflation, individuals may be wondering how their tax bills will be impacted. Less than half of OECD countries in Europe automatically adjust income tax brackets for inflation every year.

Idaho to Consider Flat Income Tax in Special Session

As 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.