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Texas Families: The “Hidden” Fees That Offset Zero Income Tax

Texas sells a powerful promise: no state income tax. That slogan grabs attention, fuels moving trucks, and shapes political debates. But no state runs on good vibes and barbecue alone. When Texas skips income tax, it leans hard on other sources of revenue, and families feel those costs in ways…

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First the Penny, Now the Nickel? The New Math Behind Your Sales Tax and Total

A new era of "Swedish rounding" hits U.S. registers soon. Learn why the nickel may be on the chopping block, and how to save money by choosing the right way to pay.

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In Arkansas and Illinois, Groceries Just Got Cheaper, But Not By Much

Arkansas and Illinois are the most recent states to repeal sales tax on groceries. Will it really help shoppers with their food bills?

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10 Most Overlooked Tax Breaks You Could Claim Before Filing Your 2026 Return

The goal of every taxpayer is to pay exactly what they owe and not a penny more. However, the U.S. tax code is thousands of...

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Dumping State Income Taxes Could Mean High Sales Taxes—or an Opportunity for Smaller Government

A new report warns that some plans for replacing income tax revenue rely on unrealistic assumptions.

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Arkansas Grocery Tax Update: Why Your Receipt Total Isn’t Dropping as Expected

On January 1, 2026, Arkansas officially eliminated the state sales tax on groceries, a move celebrated as a major victory for household budgets. Shoppers expected to see a noticeable drop in their weekly bill immediately. However, weeks into the new year, many Arkansans are checking their receipts and feeling confused…

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Key State Tax Changes for 2026 to Know Now

As a new year begins, taxpayers across the country are navigating a new round of state tax changes.

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Amazon user files class action lawsuit claiming online shopping giant overcharged on sales tax

Lawyers for Tennessee resident Cullen Duke claimed the company had ‘routinely’ levied excessive taxes then refused to change its ways when warned

The Independent UK

North Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026

The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.

The Texas Tribune

Illinois law generates $1.5B to save public transit from fiscal calamity

Public transit in the Chicago metropolitan area will get a $1.5 billion infusion to save it from financial disaster under a law that will take effect next summer

The Independent UK

I Asked ChatGPT To Find the Best Places To Retire With Zero Sales Tax

Forty-five states have sales tax, which means five do not — good news if you're looking to cut down on how much you pay in taxes once you retire.

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Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish Texas’ school property taxes. Would it work?

The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.

The Texas Tribune

You can rebook an Indigo flight. You can’t rebook your lungs

A reiteration of the obvious is never wasted on the oblivious – Percival Everett, Erasure.I'm a man of contradictions, I'm a man of many moodsI contain multitudes– Bob Dylan, I contain multitudes. On December 6, I wrote a piece for Newslaundry explaining why India has been held hostage by a single airline: IndiGo. It went viral…

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10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families

Here’s what living in one of the least tax-friendly states for middle-class families costs residents.

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10 Cheapest States To Own a Car — And the 10 Most Expensive

Ohio ranks cheapest state for car ownership, Arizona is most expensive, per National Business Capital analysis of used car prices, gas, insurance and fees.

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10 States Where Owning a Car Costs the Least in 2025

Ohio, Indiana and Vermont top the list of cheapest states to own a car in 2025. See the full rankings and what makes each state affordable for drivers.

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Texas set to make $20 billion investment in water after voters approve Proposition 4

Texas will use $1 billion in sales tax a year for the next two decades to help secure the state’s water supply.

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Texas cities, counties pinch pennies amid slowing economy

Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets.

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Five States Without Sales Tax in 2025: What to Know

Is your state’s ban on sales tax actually saving you money? Probably not as much as you might think.

The Independent UK

Online pet supply store Chewy faces class-action lawsuit and is accused of overcharging customers

The complaint claims that Chewy Autoship customers paid sales tax on the full price of items they were ordering rather than sales tax calculated after Chewy discounted the products

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Why Are Some States Bringing Back Grocery Taxes in 2025?

During the high inflation of recent years, many states offered relief to consumers by temporarily cutting or suspending their sales tax on groceries. However, in 2025, some of those same states are letting those tax holidays expire. In some cases, they are even considering bringing back a grocery tax that…

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6 States Where Grocery Tax Is Driving People Out of Town

Most states in the U.S. recognize that food is a basic necessity. They choose not to apply a sales tax to most grocery items. However, a handful of states still charge a significant tax on food. This creates a major financial incentive for their residents to shop elsewhere. People who…

Newslaundry

The Rs 444 question: Why India banned online money games

Hungama hai kyun barpaa thodi si jo pee li haiDaakaa to nahi maara chori to nahi ki hai– Akbar Allahabadi On August 21, Parliament slammed the brakes on online money games by passing the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The government’s press release made its intent clear:…

Fortune

It’s time to unmask the Trump tariffs for what they really are: A giant national sales tax that will hobble growth

Trump is effectively putting more money in families’ pockets with one hand, and taking a big chunk of it back with the other.

Euronews

Denmark cuts 25% book sales tax due to alarming low-level 'reading crisis'

With data showing one in four 15-year-olds struggle to understand a simple text, Denmark is scrapping its 25% VAT on books, the world's highest tax, in a effort to tackle a growing literacy crisis.

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