Ohio Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Taxes & The Economy
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This web tool allows taxpayers to see how cigarette tax revenues have changed since 1955. Across almost all states, a clear pattern of volatility emerges. Tax rate hikes are met with a momentary bump in revenue, followed by a falloff. Read More
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