October 22, 2018

Idaho Statesman: Poor Idahoans Pay Largest Share of Taxes, Study Finds

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Low-income Idahoans were hit hardest by property and sales taxes, ITEP reported. The lowest-earning segment spent 3.3 percent of income on property tax and 6 percent of income on sales and excise taxes (the latter are sometimes known as “sin taxes”).