Taxing the wealthy articles

  • DUE DATE! Property tax deadline approaches

    TOPEKA (KSNT) - The clock is ticking, the due date for paying your property taxes is here! Friday, May 10th is the last day you can pay your taxes on time. The Shawnee County Treasurer is sending out a reminder ahead of the cutoff. Taxes can be paid off through the mail, online, in person, []
  • New resources tax not a 'fair return' for Australians

    The offshore oil and gas industry will pay tax sooner, but not necessarily more, under changes that a parliamentary review says should quickly become law. The inquiry report released on Friday found the proposed changes to the petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) would “strike the right balance” between bringing forward tax revenue and giving the […]
  • Visualizing The Tax Burden Of Every US State

    Visualizing The Tax Burden Of Every US State This map graphic visualizes the total tax burden in each U.S. state as of March 2024, based on figures compiled by WalletHub. It’s important to understand that under this methodology, the tax burden measures the percent of an average person’s income that is paid towards state and local taxes. It considers property taxes, income taxes, and sales & excise tax. Data and Methodology The figures we used to create this graphic are listed...