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Truthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

In 41 States, Richest 1 Percent Pay Lowest Tax Rate of Any Group

In 34 states, families with the lowest incomes pay the highest tax rate.
Wealthy Americans benefit the most from regressive tax codes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Social justice

Forty-four of 50 US states worsen inequality with upside-down' taxes

State and local tax systems in the US worsen inequality by making the wealthy pay a smaller share of their income in taxes compared to lower income individuals.
Most states have regressive tax systems that disproportionately impact the poor, with reliance on sales and excise taxes. [ more ]
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