Taxes April 9, 2026
Billions in Unpaid Taxes Could Help States Fill Budget Holes, Report Says
Though states are missing out on billions in unpaid tax dollars, few have any mechanism to measure how much is being lost, according to a new Pew report.
Taxes January 8, 2026
Judge Allows Lawsuit Challenging Michigan’s New 24% Marijuana Tax to Proceed
The lawsuit filed by opponents of Michigan's 24% wholesale marijuana tax that took effect Jan. 1 may continue, a Court of Claims judge ruled on Jan. 5.
Taxes December 26, 2025
Marijuana Group Appeals Court Order Upholding Michigan’s 24% Wholesale Tax, Urges Action by Jan. 1
The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association on Tuesday appealed a lower court ruling that upheld the imposition of a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana sales, set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Taxes December 9, 2025
Michigan Judge Allows State’s New 24% Marijuana Tax to Stand for Now
A Michigan judge ruled against marijuana businesses in the state Dec. 8, rejecting their arguments that a new 24% wholesale tax on their products, imposed by the Legislature as part of a road-funding deal, should be immediately blocked.
Taxes November 5, 2025
Illinois Bill ‘Decouples’ State and Federal Taxes to Reduce Deficit Now
Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in response to new federal tax provisions that could reduce state revenue.
Taxes August 22, 2025
Georgia Senate Looks at Eliminating State Income Tax
Georgia legislators have been reducing the individual and corporate income tax rate for years — it will fall to 5.19% this year under a law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in April.
Taxes August 21, 2025
MySky Acquires U.S. State Tax Guide
MySky is acquiring the State Tax Guide from Jet Support Services Inc (JSSI), expanding the capabilities of its MySky Tax solution.
Taxes May 1, 2025
New Tax Cuts Mostly Favor the Rich Across States This Year
Most states' tax systems already put a higher tax burden on lower-income households, but that trend only accelerated in this year's legislative sessions, worrying advocates who want to see the rich pay a larger share.
Taxes April 18, 2025
Maryland Lawmakers Consider Taxing Services and Intellectual Property
Maryland needs more tax revenue. Taxing business services and/or intellectual property and media rights could help the Old Line State fill a looming $3 billion budget gap.
Taxes April 1, 2025
How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden (Updated for 2025)
Residents of Hawaii are burdened by taxes the most, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden, a new WalletHub study found.
Taxes March 24, 2025
An Idea That Never Quite Disappears: Taxing Wealth
A wealth tax could bring states a lot of revenue. But voters don’t like it, even though few of them would have to pay.
Taxes March 18, 2025
Michigan House OKs Cut to State’s Personal Income Tax Rate
The Michigan House on Tuesday voted 65-43 to lower the state's income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, with several Democratic lawmakers joining Republicans in support of the measure.