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How Much Does Your State Collect in Property Taxes Per Capita?

Property taxes are an important source of revenue for local and state governments. In fiscal year (FY) 2016 (the most recent year of data available), property taxes generated 31.5 percent of total U.S. state and local tax collections and 72 … Continue reading

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How Much Does Your State Collect in Corporate Income Taxes Per Capita?

This week’s state tax map continues our collections per capita series by examining corporate income tax collections per capita in each of the 50 states. In fiscal year (FY) 2017, corporate income tax collections per capita were highest in New … Continue reading

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State and Local Individual Income Tax Collections Per Capita

The individual income tax is one of the most significant sources of revenue for state and local governments. In fiscal year (FY) 2016, the most recent year of data available, individual income taxes generated 23.5 percent of state and local … Continue reading

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How Much Does Your State Collect in Sales Taxes Per Capita?

Forty-five states and the District of Columbia have a state-levied sales tax, while five states have no state sales tax. State sales tax collections per capita are shown below. Stay Informed on Tax Policy in Your State Select StateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of … Continue reading

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Per Stirpes and Per Capita: Common Phrases, Commonly Misunderstood

The phrases "per stirpes" and "per capita" are frequently used in wills drafted by lawyers. They refer to the manner in which property is to be distributed between, or amongst, beneficiaries. Despite their frequent use, these phrases are commonly misunderstood. … Continue reading

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