State Taxes

State Tax Revenues At Record Low: Report

New York Times | Michael Cooper | Posted 08.18.2009 | Business


The anemic economy decimated state tax collections during the first three months of the year, according to a report released Friday by the Rockefeller...

Tax Day Reminds Same-Sex Couples of Inequality

Naomi G. Goldberg | Posted 05.17.2009 | Politics


Naomi G. Goldberg

Candidate Obama promised equality for same-sex couples under federal law. We encourage President Obama to fulfill that promise before 2010 tax returns come due.

States Raising Taxes: More Than 10 Considering Major Increases In Sales, Income Taxes

Wall Street Journal | LESLIE EATON | Posted 05.10.2009 | Business


A free fall in tax revenue is driving more state lawmakers to turn to broad-based tax increases in a bid to close widening budget gaps. At least 10...