Americans Consume Much More than They Invest
Recent data show that Americans stand out for consuming much more than they invest, and this is due in part to the tax code’s bias against savings.
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The United States’ Corporate Income Tax Rate is Now More in Line with Those Levied by Other Major Nations
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act significantly reduced the federal statutory corporate income tax rate. When combined with state and local taxes, it put the U.S.’s corporate tax rate in line with the average among OECD nations.
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State Corporate Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2018
State corporate income tax rates range from 3 percent in North Carolina to 12 percent in Iowa. Download and compare each state’s 2018 rates and brackets here.
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New Federal Reserve Paper: State Corporate Taxes Hurt Entrepreneurship
For every 1 percentage point increase in a state’s corporate tax rate, employment in start-up firms declines 3.7 percent, according to a recent Federal Reserve study.
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Where Did Americans Move in 2017?
There are many ways that states can compete with one another for residents, and tax rates and structures should certainly be part of the conversation for states looking to attract new residents.
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What Percentage of Lottery Winnings Would be Withheld in Your State?
You probably aren’t going to win the Powerball jackpot, but your state already has. Here’s a look at lottery withholding tax rates by state.
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2018 Tax Brackets
With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many tax brackets, thresholds, and rates will change in 2018. Explore 2018 tax brackets, standard and personal exemptions, earned income tax credit, and more.
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Does Your State’s Corporate Income Tax Code Conform with the Federal Tax Code?
Whether your state’s corporate income tax code conforms to the federal corporate income tax code matters a great deal for how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact revenue in your state.
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: The Impacts of Jobs and Incomes by State
Overall, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is projected to add 339,000 new jobs to the U.S. economy and boost average after-tax incomes for middle-income families by $649.43. Here’s how jobs and after-tax wages will be impacted in your state.
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Does Your State’s Individual Income Tax Code Conform with the Federal Tax Code?
As the federal government continues to debate tax reform, states, and many taxpayers, are asking an important question: How is my state’s tax code impacted? The exact impacts won’t be known until the federal bill is finalized, but a good place to start is understanding the issue of conformity.
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The Senate Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: The Impacts of Jobs and Incomes by State
See the state-by-state impact of the Senate Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for both new jobs and the boost to after-tax incomes for middle-income families.
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Wireless Taxes and Fees in 2017
A typical American household with four wireless phones paying $100 per month for wireless voice service can expect to pay about $221 per year in wireless taxes, fees, and surcharges.
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Cigarette Taxes and Cigarette Smuggling by State, 2015
Excessive tax rates on cigarettes approach de facto prohibition in some states, inducing black and gray market movement of tobacco products into high-tax states from low-tax states or foreign sources.
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Sales Tax Base Broadening: Right-Sizing a State Sales Tax
Due in part to historical accident and also to the proliferation of exemptions, the effectiveness of the state sales tax continues to erode. The median state sales tax, which should apply to all personal consumption, is nonly applied to 23 percent of personal consumption.
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