Independent Analysis and Information on Iowa Tax and Budget Issues

The highest-paid Iowans have to work 3 weeks per year to pay their state and local tax obligation (5.8% of income). The lowest-paid Iowans have to work twice as long to do the same (10.6% of income).
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2/21/2007
Adding up the Minuses
Analysis Shows More Iowa Cuts in Proposed Bush Budget

Simple fairness and fiscal responsibility suffer in President Bush’s proposed budget for fiscal 2008, according to a state-by-state analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The President's budget would cut services for Iowans and shift more responsibilities to state and local governments.

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