Where Do People Pay the Most in Property Taxes?
Property taxes are the primary tool for financing local governments and generate a significant share of state and local revenues.
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Texas Lawmakers Should Deliver Principled Property Tax Relief
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Louisiana Considers Eliminating Corporate Franchise and Inventory Taxes
Legislation currently advancing in Louisiana—related to the franchise tax, inventory tax, and corporate rebate and exemption programs—would make the state’s tax code simpler and more competitive.