Income Tax Threshold

Rationale

The income tax threshold measures the income level at which residents in a particular state begin paying income taxes. States with higher thresholds allow low-income families to keep more of their limited incomes, thus increasing the potential for saving.

About Measure

State income tax thresholds for one-parent families of three (in 2000).

Source

Zahradnik, B.; Johnson, N.; & Mazerov, M; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (2001). State income tax burdens on low-income families in 2000: Assessing the burden and opportunities for relief. Washington, D.C.: Author.