Center for State Tax Policy

Individual Income and Payroll Taxes

The U.S. federal individual income tax was enacted in 1913 following the passage of the 16th Amendment. Today, most states and a small number of local and municipal governments also collect income taxes.

Featured Research

Connecticut Payroll Tax Proposal Raises Difficult Questions

May 10, 2019

Testimony: Oregon Should Reevaluate the Proposed Gross Receipts Tax to Raise Revenue for Public Education

April 23, 2019

Oregon’s Proposed Corporate Activity Tax Would Harm Low-Income Oregonians the Most

April 19, 2019

State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2019

March 20, 2019

State and Local Individual Income Tax Collections Per Capita

February 21, 2019

Tax Changes Taking Effect January 1, 2019

December 27, 2018

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