The Most Tax-Burdened States
April 26, 2010 Filed in: Budget &
Finance
Commentary: Jason Clemens and Robert Murphy,
Forbes The
Golden State? More like Taxifornia. As the pain of April 15 fades, most
Americans are bluntly aware that taxes matter. Too many politicians
and bureaucrats, unfortunately, ignore this. They have forgotten
that taxes change the incentives for people to work hard, save,
invest and be entrepreneurial, the bedrock of a prosperous society.
As the nation struggles with a sluggish recovery and deficits, it's
worth noting the tax differences across the states...