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Negative Revision to PA Job Gains Expected

February 29, 2024 | Economics and Other

This research brief examines the implications of a recent QCEW data release for state payroll jobs data.

Economic Update

February 22, 2024 | Economics and Other

Director Knittel provided an economic update at the Economic Forecast and Business Leadership Summit.

The Independent Fiscal Office submitted materials to the Senate Appropriations Committee ahead of its budget hearing. The packet includes data on the state budget, revenue proposals, economy, revenues, demographics and other miscellaneous topics.

State and Local Tax Revenues: A 50 State Comparison

February 14, 2024 | Economics and Other

This report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, CCH AnswerConnect and the Tax Foundation to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the 50 states. The report examines (1) the level of per capita state and local taxes across states (unadjusted and adjusted for price differentials) and (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property).

Tags: comparison, state, tax