Friday, November 6, 2015

MassBudget: How MA Tax Levels Compare to Other States & Update on Reform Proposal




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How MA Tax Levels Compare to Other States & Update on Reform Proposal


The U.S. Census recently released updated data on state and local taxes across the country. Taxes are how we pay for most of what we do together through government: educate our children; protect our air and water; maintain our roads and public transit systems; keep our communities safe; help those facing difficult challenges; and provide everyone access to things that improve the quality of life in our communities like parks, libraries, and playgrounds.

Our new factsheet Massachusetts Ranks in Middle for Taxes in 2013 compares the overall level of state and local taxes in Massachusetts to the levels in other states. A companion factsheet Where the Taxachusetts Label Come From? explains the history of that label and describes how it is at odds with the reality of the level of taxation in Massachusetts today.

We have also updated our recent factsheet Funding Improvements for Schools, Roads, and Public Transit with Tax Reforms that Improve Fairness on a proposal to increase investments in education and transportation through a tax on incomes over $1 million. The update adds new revenue estimates produced by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

To read the full factsheets, please click on their titles below:
The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts.

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MA Reduced taxes more than all but 2 states
MA Reduced taxes more than all but 2 states


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