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The State and Local Tax Deduction: A Primer

Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their federal income tax are permitted to deduct certain taxes paid to state and local governments from their gross income for federal income tax liability purposes.

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Facts & Figures 2017: How Does Your State Compare?

How do taxes in your state compare nationally? This convenient resource compares the 50 states on many different measures of taxing and spending, including individual and corporate income tax rates, business tax climates, excise taxes, tax burdens and state spending.

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State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2017

There’s a lot of variance in how states levy the individual income tax. In our newest study, we provide the most up-to-date data available on state individual income tax rates, brackets, standard deductions, and personal exemptions for both single and joint filers.

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Federal Tax Reform: The Impact on States

The federal government could pass comprehensive tax reform for the first time since 1986. Any federal tax change would impact state budgets, as most states tie their tax codes to the federal code. Here’s what states should expect and the options they’ll have if federal reform happens.

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