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.
Advisory April 6, 2026
States Pay Deloitte, Others Millions to Comply with Trump Law to Cut Medicaid Rolls
States are paying contractors such as Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions of dollars to help them comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a law that will strip safety-net health and food benefits from millions.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Some States Consider Tax Holidays as Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are climbing again across the U.S.—with little clarity on where prices are headed next—spurring proposals for state gas tax holidays in the hopes of offering drivers some relief.
Sales Tax March 19, 2026
Republican Push to Increase Sales Taxes Would Fall Hardest on Lower-Income Residents
Several states this year, including South Dakota, are pushing higher sales taxes as a way to pay for other tax cuts.
Payroll March 11, 2026
How Much Do You Have to Earn to Be Considered ‘Middle Class’?
GOBankingRates researchers calculated the income thresholds for upper-middle-class households in every state using data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Taxes March 10, 2026
Which States Tax the Rich at the Highest Level?
Stacker, a website specializing in publishing data, found that the American elite—the top 1%—pay, on average, roughly 37% of overall income taxes and earn 19.5% of salaries nationwide.
Taxes February 27, 2026
Tax Breaks for Data Centers Are On the Chopping Block in Some States
Rising energy costs and environmental concerns drive states to reconsider tax incentives.
Taxes February 18, 2026
These States Have the Highest Property Tax Rates in 2026
The average U.S. household pays $3,119 per year in property taxes on their home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and residents in the 26 states that levy vehicle property taxes pay an additional $499 annually.
Taxes February 10, 2026
19 States Offer Tax Credits for Private School Scholarship Donations
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, most states began offering tax credits for donating to scholarship granting organizations since the turn of the century.
Small Business December 30, 2025
Without Pennies, Should Retailers Round Up or Down? States Offer Their 2 Cents
Businesses and states are grappling with the fallout of the federal government’s quick elimination of the penny.
Payroll December 17, 2025
States Sue Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee
A group of 19 states sued the Trump administration to block a $100,000 fee for any new applications for H-1B visas, which allow employers in the U.S. to hire skilled foreign workers.
Payroll December 8, 2025
Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction
The rate will hit $15 per hour in dozens of localities, though the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour.