States, Cities Advance Wide-Ranging Tax Proposals This Year
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United States — Local and state governments proposed and advanced tax changes this week. Colorado’s Department of Revenue opened the 2025 income tax filing season on Tuesday, with an April 15 deadline and guidance for online filing. Los Angeles City Council directed drafting of hotel tax options and measures targeting unlicensed cannabis shops for June and November ballots. Virginia Democrats filed more than 50 tax proposals this legislative session, spanning sales, income and targeted levies. Missouri lawmakers advanced a plan to replace income taxes with expanded sales taxes pending a November voter decision. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Virginia lawmakers introduced more than 50 new tax proposals during the legislative session.
- Missouri leaders advanced a bill to allow phased replacement of income tax with sales taxes.
- Missouri Auditor published a report warning general revenue could be exhausted by 2028 without changes.
- Los Angeles City Council directed drafting of hotel tax options and tax measures for unlicensed cannabis shops.
- Colorado Department of Revenue opened the 2025 income tax filing season, setting April 15 as the deadline.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 4
- Distribution:
- Left 17%, Center 67%, Right 17%
State governments and municipalities stand to benefit from increased or diversified revenue streams if proposed taxes and ballot measures pass.
Taxpayers, particularly lower- and middle-income households and small businesses in targeted sectors, may face higher costs from new or expanded taxes.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
LA considers asking voters to raise a variety of taxes: Hotels, vacant properties, weed and more
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States, Cities Advance Wide-Ranging Tax Proposals This Year
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Virginia Democrats introduce flood of new tax proposals despite running on affordability
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