Dumping State Income Taxes Could Mean High Sales Taxes—or an Opportunity for Smaller Government
Reason Magazine • 2/2/2026
Summary
A new report indicates that proposals to eliminate state income taxes may lead to increased sales taxes or present an opportunity for smaller government. The report warns that some plans for replacing income tax revenue are based on unrealistic assumptions.
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