Taxes May 1, 2026
Millionaire Taxes Gain Steam as States Face Budget Crunches
Lawmakers in at least a dozen states have proposed hiking taxes on the wealthy.
Taxes April 24, 2026
‘Millionaire Tax’ Won’t Be on November Ballot as Illinois Democrats Can’t Come to Agreement
Illinois Democrats failed to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that would have asked voters in November to impose an additional tax on residents who earn more than $1 million a year.
Taxes April 22, 2026
Illinois Democrats Trying to Get ‘Millionaire Tax’ Question on Fall Ballot
The millionaire’s tax is one of two proposed constitutional amendments the Illinois House could take up as soon as this week, ahead of a deadline to place questions on the November ballot.
Taxes April 21, 2026
Here’s How Maine’s New Millionaire Tax Will Work
Starting next year, Maine will put a 2% tax on income over $1 million for single filers and $1.5 million for joint filers. It's expected to generate $74 million per year.
Taxes April 3, 2026
Maine Democrats Tack Millionaire Tax Onto Governor’s Final Spending Plan
Democrats on the Maine Legislature's budget panel moved late Tuesday to add a millionaire tax to Gov. Janet Mills' spending plan over Republican opposition.