State taxes

There are ways the business owners can continue to operate in the other states.

A handful of Illinois politicians are once again eyeing a new tax on the highest earners.

Without an income tax, Washington has one of the most regressive tax systems in the U.S.

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that North Carolina will be the latest state to join the IRS Direct File free tax program in filing season 2025.

A new study reveals increases in both local and new tax rates across the country, highlighting an urgent need for revenue at the municipal level.

The top state has a total tax burden of 12.02%.

You need to be on your toes if you work in sales tax, as states are known to make substantial sales tax policy changes with little to no notice. Vermont, North Carolina, New Jersey and Ohio provide standout examples this summer.

Only 5% of total local tax comes from income taxes nationwide, but some states rely on it much more.

Where does sales tax drive the most local revenue?

Middle-class residents in these states pay a smaller percentage of their paychecks to taxes.