Forty-four states levy a corporate income tax, with top rates ranging from a 2 percent flat rate in North Carolina to an 11.5 percent top marginal rate in New Jersey. Four states—Georgia, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania—reduced their corporate income tax rates effective January 1, 2026.

Explore the IRS inflation-adjusted 2026 tax brackets, for which taxpayers will file tax returns in early 2027.

Fixed-rate excise taxes are often adopted to reduce harm, curb excessive consumption, or discourage dangerous behaviors. However, without attention to how consumers substitute between products, well‑meaning policies may exacerbate the very harm they aim to prevent.

The Chicago Bears are threatening to relocate from Illinois to Indiana as they negotiate over taxes and public financing. Illinois' uncompetitive and burdensome tax environment makes it difficult for the NFL team to operate.

Data centers face high tax burdens and are particularly substantial contributors to local coffers, but poor tax structure can drive these operations to other locations and deprive local governments of a major revenue stream.

A business-as-usual approach to taxes in the first year of retirement can lead to silly trip-ups that erode your nest egg. Here are seven common goofs to avoid. By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP® (Feed generated with FetchRSS)

An "all-asset" strategy would integrate housing wealth and annuities with traditional investments to generate more income and liquid savings for retirees. By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative (Feed generated with FetchRSS)

Property Tax Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state. By Kate Schubel (Feed generated with FetchRSS)

Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year. By Kelley R. Taylor (Feed generated with FetchRSS)

If you're heading into retirement with scattered and uncertain plans, distilling them into these six areas can ensure you thrive in later life. By David Lukas, Investment Adviser Representative (Feed generated with FetchRSS)