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Nine States Slashing Income Taxes by 2026: Critics Warn

12/30/2025

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Nine U.S. states will lower income taxes starting January 1, 2026, with Georgia at 5.09%, Indiana at 2.95%, Kentucky at 3.5%, Mississippi at 4%, Montana at 5.65%, Nebraska at 4.55%, North Carolina at 3.99%, Ohio at 2.75%, and Oklahoma at 4.5%.
The move comes as part of ongoing tax reduction efforts initiated during the pandemic.
Critics warn that these cuts may hinder public service investments.

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Nine U.S. states will lower income taxes starting January 1, 2026, with Georgia at 5.09%, Indiana at 2.95%, Kentucky at 3.5%, Mississippi at 4%, Montana at 5.65%, Nebraska at 4.55%, North Carolina at 3.99%, Ohio at 2.75%, and Oklahoma at 4.5%.
The move comes as part of ongoing tax reduction efforts initiated during the pandemic.
Critics warn that these cuts may hinder public service investments.