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Where Each U.S. State Gets Its Tax Revenue From

How the 50 States Generate Their Tax Revenue

Key Takeaways

  • Property taxes are the largest individual tax category in 25 states, including Florida, Texas, and New York.
  • Washington collects nearly half of its combined state and local tax revenue from general sales and gross receipts taxes.
  • Delaware stands out for license taxes, reflecting its role as a legal home for businesses.

From paychecks and purchases to homes and businesses, states rely on different combinations of taxes to fund public services.

Mapped: Each State’s Standout Halloween Candy

What’s Each State’s Standout Halloween Candy?

Key Takeaways

  • Montana’s share of HI-CHEW purchases was 616% above the national average, the largest outlier in Instacart’s analysis.
  • Regional patterns emerge, with HI-CHEW standing out in the Northwest and Skittles across several Southern states.
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are America’s best-selling candy on Instacart, ranking first in 40 states.

From chocolate classics to fruity favorites, Americans have plenty of options when stocking up on Halloween candy.

Ranked: The Most and Least Common Birthdays in America

How Common Is Your Birthday in America?

Key Takeaways

  • Eight of America’s 10 most common birthdays fall in September, reflecting a strong seasonal pattern in births.
  • Major holidays are among the least common birthdays, a pattern that may partly reflect the scheduling of planned deliveries around these dates.
  • December shows a striking contrast: Christmas Day is the rarest regularly occurring birthday, while December 28 ranks sixth most common.

Have you ever wondered how many people share your birthday?

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