Visualizing the Tax Burden of Every U.S. State

Tax burden measures the percent of an individual’s income that is paid towards taxes. See where it’s the highest by state in this graphic. Read more

Charted: What Frustrates Americans About the Tax System

A survey during peak tax filing season reveals two big complaints that Americans have with the federal tax system. Read more

Where Unemployment Benefits are the Highest, in OECD Countries

Ranking countries and their unemployment benefits, measured by the percentage of previous employed income received after a year out of work. Read more

10 Ways the Rich Avoid the Taxman

10 Ways the Rich Avoid the Taxman Nobody likes taxes. However, when the super rich are stuck in forfeiting millions of dollars to taxes each year, they probably despise them… Read more

Why the Cayman Islands Are Better For Business

The Cayman Islands have a rich history of indirect taxes and have now introduced a new Special Economic Zone, making it one of the best places to do business in… Read more

Currency and the Collapse of the Roman Empire

How currency debasement, soaring costs, and overtaxing helped lead to the collapse of Ancient Rome’s economy and empire. Read more

The Fortune 500 Companies with the Most Cash in Offshore Tax Havens

Big companies store billions of dollars in offshore tax havens. Here’s the 30 companies in the Fortune 500 that have the most money offshore. Read more

California Cannabis: A Golden Opportunity With Unique Challenges

With 39 million people and the world’s 5th largest economy, the California cannabis market has immense potential – that is, if companies can navigate it. Read more

Ranked: The 10 Worst U.S. States to Retire In

The worst states to retire in are those that are expensive and cold. But there’s a surprising warm weather entry as well. Read more

Ranked: The 10 Best U.S. States to Retire In

The best U.S. states to retire in are those that are affordable and warm. But #1 is from the mid-Atlantic region. Read more