Taxes July 22, 2026
The heavily contested proposal, known as Amendment 5, is the top priority this year for Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe, who says states without income taxes are better positioned for economic growth.
Taxes July 14, 2026
Supporters of phasing out the state income tax and replacing it with a broader tax on sales and services are not saying what new items would be taxed and how much higher sales taxes might rise if voters approve the proposal on the Aug. 4 primary ballot.
Taxes June 30, 2026
At least 10 Republican lawmakers, including state Rep. Tony Harbison, publicly have signaled their opposition to the plan by either voting "no" on the legislation or issuing statements later reversing their "yes" votes.
Small Business June 11, 2026
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
Taxes June 9, 2026
Lawmakers are once again considering a proposal to ditch property taxes for an increase in sales taxes for Wyomingites.
Taxes June 6, 2026
The ballot language for a Missouri constitutional amendment that would radically restructure how the state collects taxes was altered by an appeals court on Friday, which found the language to be unfair, inaccurate and misleading.
Technology June 4, 2026
ATC Essentials gives businesses the accurate, up-to-date tax rate data they need.
Taxes May 28, 2026
Gov. Josh Stein is calling a constitutional amendment capping North Carolina’s income tax rate a “con” and a “cynical shell game” that would put the burden for raising revenue on “regular” North Carolinians.
Taxes May 26, 2026
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Friday that the measure would appear on the statewide ballot in the Aug. 4 election after promoting the proposal since January.
Taxes April 22, 2026
The Missouri House on Tuesday agreed with Senate amendments to a proposed constitutional amendment that serves as a first step in repealing the income tax. The bill will now go to the ballot.
Taxes April 17, 2026
Gov. Mike Kehoe’s plan to ask Missouri voters to replace the state’s income tax with sales and use taxes advanced out of the Senate early Thursday, putting his top-tier issue one step closer to being on the November ballot.
Taxes March 31, 2026
WalletHub compared all 50 states by examining the three major types of state tax burdens—individual income taxes, property taxes, and sales and excise taxes—and calculating their cost as a percentage of total personal income in each state.