In 41 states, the poor pay a higher share in taxes than the top 1%

In 41 states, the poor pay a higher share in taxes than the top 1%

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ViewA new analysis from the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy shows that the top 1% of income earners in 41 states pay lower state and local tax rates than everyone else. 

The analysis sorts taxpayers into seven income groups and found that most states had regressive tax policies, meaning poorer residents have a...

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