Americans Are Still Fleeing High-Tax States

November 17, 2023

Lower taxes create opportunities that draw even those not consciously considering tax rates.

by J.D. Tuccille Reason.com

I’ve never moved for tax reasons, but I have refused to consider some destinations (and turned down jobs) because I didn’t want to pay ruinous local rates or live under the intrusive laws that seem to go hand-in-hand with grabby tax regimes. Unsurprisingly, I’m not the only one who takes the sticky fingers of government into consideration when deciding where to live and work; crunching data from government and private sources, the Tax Foundation says that taxes play a significant role in where people choose to live.