February 26th, 2019
The Economy
Taxes
Our visualization shows how much money the federal government collects and allocates back to projects in each state, revealing who is shouldering more of their fair share of the tax burden, and who is taking a free ride
February 13th, 2019
Personal Finance
Taxes
The federal government is open (for now), tax season is here and refunds are starting to go out. Our map shows you the size of the average federal refund for taxpayers in every state across the country
October 24th, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
The media is hyper-focused on federal tax policy, but is that the right approach? We take a deep dive into state taxes on income, sales, gasoline and death to understand how your tax burden depends on where you live.
September 19th, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
Trump’s tax cut is in full force and Republicans are trying to make it permanent, but is it affecting everyone equally? An often-overlooked aspect of taxation is geography—where you live determines a lot about your total tax burden.
May 23rd, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
There are lots of countries where workers earn less than average but keep more of their money. Our new visualization reveals how taxes affect take home pay for workers across the developed world.
May 15th, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
Income taxes are only one way the government can tax you. Our new map reveals which states have the highest and lowest average sales tax rates.
April 10th, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
Everybody pays taxes in one form or another, but the exact amount depends entirely on where you live. Our new map illustrates how and why tax burdens vary across the country.
February 16th, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
Everyone wants to save money on their taxes. But which state saves you the most? View our map of the United States to find out.
February 12th, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
President Trump is about to unveil a new infrastructure plan, which is rumored to include a hike in the federal gasoline tax. Our map explores how state and federal taxes affect the price you pay at the pump today.
October 23rd, 2017
The Economy
Taxes
The basic idea behind President Trump’s tax plan is to lower income tax rates while closing loopholes. This represents a net reduction in tax collections. So who is getting that money?