About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do so, if their economies keep growing.
Quoted Staff Member
Neva Butkus
Senior Analyst
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Mentioned Locations
Kentucky, Mississippi