State Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on state tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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Connecticut Tax GuideState Tax Explore Connecticut's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Connecticut compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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Property Tax Changes on the Ballot in 7 States: What Homeowners Should KnowTax Changes With housing costs remaining high, key midterm election ballot measures offer some voters a chance to rein in property taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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2026 Tax Deadline: Does Your State Have an IRS Disaster Extension?Tax Deadlines Everything you need to know about the 2026 extended tax deadlines issued by the IRS.
By Kate Schubel
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10 States With the Lowest Property Tax Rates in 2026Property Tax While the national property tax average is climbing, homeowners in these states pay less than 0.53%. Compare your current tax bill against the 2026 rankings.
By Kate Schubel
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10 States With the Lowest Sales TaxSales Tax Living in one of the lowest sales tax states doesn't always mean you'll pay less.
By Katelyn Washington
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California Tax GuideState Tax Explore California's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how California compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Savings: Tax-Free Halloween Chocolate GuideState Taxes There's something spooky this Halloween, and it’s not just the ghosts. Find out if your state's sales tax takes a bite out of sweet savings.
By Kate Schubel
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5 States With No Sales Tax in 2026: What to KnowState Tax Is your state’s ban on sales tax actually saving you money? Probably not as much as you might think.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance TaxesEstate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
By Sandra Block
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