Who Pays? is a comprehensive analysis of state and local tax systems in all fifty states. The study, released on November 18, 2009, shows that on average, state and local tax systems require the poorest taxpayers to pay the highest effective tax rates.
Authors
Carl Davis
Research Director
Matthew Gardner
Senior Fellow
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