IRS data shows Maine is gaining residents from so-called ‘low tax’ states
“Tax flight” makes for a convenient talking point. It just doesn’t match reality. The latest IRS migration data shows what we already know: people move for jobs, family, housing, and quality of life. Taxes barely register. More people are moving to Maine from New Hampshire If income taxes were driving people out, you’d expect a…
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