Only in Washington could this fiscal vandalism be called tax ‘relief’
The 2017 tax reform capped at $10,000 the amount of state and local tax (SALT) payments that can be deducted from federal ...
Washington’s property tax cap is draining local government. It gets worse every year | Opinion
It’s no wonder local governments are forced to consider reducing or eliminating services to the communities they serve — ...
Why does WA have no income tax? That’s shaped class and the economy of Evergreen state
High-income earners, retirees and the wealthy have the most to gain from no state income tax, local experts said. Low and middle class people feel more of the burden from sales and property taxes and ...
Kentucky lawmakers send bill to cut the state's income tax to the governor. He supports it.
Final passage came on a 34-3 Senate vote to lower the tax to 3.5% from 4% at the start of 2026. The bill goes to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who has said he supports the tax cut. It continues a ...
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The (Mostly Untapped) Power of Local Income Taxes
Local income taxes can be an important progressive revenue raiser, as they ask more of higher-income households and are ...
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Why does WA have no income tax? That’s shaped class and the economy of Evergreen state
In our Reality Check stories, The News Tribune journalists seek to hold the powerful accountable and find answers to critical questions in our community. Read more. Story idea? realitycheck@ ...
Op-Ed: Montana Gov. Gianforte highlights the need for additional income tax reduction
The mostly friendly state battle for tax competition and economic competitiveness is alive and well in our region. Except for ...
How to do your taxes for free: Is Direct File dead? Where to find free deals and services
IRS Free File program at IRS.gov offers free tax software to those with adjusted gross incomes of $84,000 or less. Other free ...
NY lawmakers Gillibrand, Suozzi, LaLota vow to use their clout to tackle SALT tax cap, fiscal issues
Gillibrand, LaLota, Suozzi say lifting the $10,000 federal income tax cap on state and local tax deductions, or SALT, is the ...
States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income in 2025
Several states don’t tax Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions. But you may still have to pay state taxes on ...
Wall Street Prepares to Defend a Favored Tax Break, Again
President Trump called for ending the so-called carried interest loophole, which saves financiers billions. It’s a tax break ...