Income taxes decline as sales taxes rise
States are increasingly relying on sales taxes while reducing personal and corporate income taxes, shifting the tax burden toward lower-income households and wealthier entities. Since 1990, many states have raised sales taxes and lowered income taxes, with some implementing single-rate or flat income tax systems. Experts suggest this trend favors wealthy Americans and corporations, potentially exacerbating economic inequality and impacting public funding for essential services.
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