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Outbound cigarette smuggling rate in Indiana estimated at 18.9%

The outflow of smuggled cigarettes in Indiana is 18.9 percent, according to a new study from the Tax Foundation that examines the relationship between cigarette taxes and smuggling.

Inbound cigarette smuggling rate in Arizona estimated at 39.3%

The inflow of smuggled cigarettes in Arizona is 39.3 percent, according to a new study from the Tax Foundation that examines the relationship between cigarette taxes and smuggling.

Arizona ranks 22nd best on corporate tax study

Arizona finished 22nd in a study by the Tax Foundation examining how well states have structured their corporate income tax systems in 2020.

Indiana ranks 11th best on corporate tax study

Indiana finished 11th in a study by the Tax Foundation examining how well states have structured their corporate income tax systems in 2020.

Indiana among the 36 states with major tax changes in 2020

Indiana was included in a new analysis from the Tax Foundation identifying 36 states that have major changes to their tax codes taking effect this year.

Arizona among the 36 states with major tax changes in 2020

Arizona was included in a new analysis from the Tax Foundation identifying 36 states that have major changes to their tax codes taking effect this year.

Indiana ranks 10th in annual tax climate ranking

Indiana finished 10th in a new study by the Tax Foundation showing which states are best at structuring their tax systems

Arizona ranks 20th in annual tax climate ranking

Arizona finished 20th in a new study by the Tax Foundation showing which states are best at structuring their tax systems

Income taxes make up 25.5% of total state, local levies in Indiana, study finds

State income tax revenues in Indiana represent 25.5 percent of its total state and local levies, according to a new study by the Tax Foundation.

Income taxes make up 16% of total state, local levies in Arizona, study finds

State income tax revenues in Arizona represent 16 percent of its total state and local levies, according to a new study by the Tax Foundation.

Indiana pension plans are 65% funded, study finds

The funded ratio of the Indiana public pension plans stands at 65%, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on fiscal-year 2017 data.

Arizona pension plans are 62% funded, study finds

The funded ratio of the Arizona public pension plans stands at 62%, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on fiscal-year 2017 data.

Indiana ranks 44th highest on distilled spirits taxes

The state distilled spirits excise taxes in Indiana ranked 44th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

Arizona ranks 43rd highest on distilled spirits taxes

The state distilled spirits excise taxes in Arizona ranked 43rd in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

Indiana ranks 36th highest on wine taxes, study finds

The state wine excise taxes in Indiana ranked 36th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

Arizona ranks 26th highest on wine taxes, study finds

The state wine excise taxes in Arizona ranked 26th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

Indiana ranks 24th highest on state and local sales taxes, study finds

The combined state and average local sales taxes in Indiana ranked in a tie for 24th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on July 2019 data.

Arizona ranks 11th highest on state and local sales taxes, study finds

The combined state and average local sales taxes in Arizona ranked 11th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on July 2019 data.

Indiana ranks 43rd highest on beer taxes, study finds

The state beer excise taxes in Indiana ranked 43rd in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

Arizona ranks 36th highest on beer taxes, study finds

The state beer excise taxes in Arizona ranked in a tie for 36th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.