Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion—here's the after-tax payout in every state

With no winner since June 27, the Mega Millions jackpot prize has grown to $900 million — the largest so far in 2025. Ahead ...

Retire Tax-Free: States Where You Keep Every Dollar You Earn

Most states offer at least one tax break to retirees but some exempt multiple forms of retirement income and eight states have no income tax at all.

Crown Point schools reeling from tax losses in new state law

The impact of a GOP state property tax relief law has caused the Crown Point Community School Corp. to lay off employees and end a popular early childhood learning program.

Study: WA tumbles to No. 45 in 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index

Washington is ranked the 45th worst overall state for tax competitiveness, according to the Tax Foundation’s 2026 Tax Competitiveness Index. The low ranking places the Evergreen ...

Mamdani Wants to Tax the Rich. Can He Persuade State Leaders?

After an impressive victory, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now must find funds for his programs. His push for higher taxes puts ...

Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in ...