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Gross Receipts Taxes in the Marijuana Industry Found to Cause Distortionary Effects
States considering legalizing and taxing marijuana should pay attention to natural experiments occurring in states across the country.
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Washington Legislature Considers B&O Tax Surcharge
Legislation introduced in Washington State correctly diagnoses the problem with the state’s B&O tax, but the proposed remedy could use some work.
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Trends in State Tax Policy, 2018
In 2018, trends to watch in state tax policy will include reductions in corporate tax rates, the spread of gross receipts taxes, new and lower taxes on marijuana, estate tax repeal, a wait-and-see approach on federal tax reform, and more.
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Ohio’s Commercial Activity Tax: A Reappraisal
The Ohio Commercial Activity Tax, a 0.26 percent tax on business gross receipts above $1 million, is a throwback to an earlier era of taxation, bringing back a tax type that had been in steady retreat for nearly a century.
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Ohio Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Taxes & The Economy
This new chart book cuts through the complexity and gives you a broad perspective of Ohio’s overall economy and tax system. The result is a powerful diagnostic tool you can use to identify your state’s unique strengths and weaknesses.








