Income Taxes Are Most Equitable Local Revenue Source

Local income tax as a share of income for Maryland households by income group

Bar chart of local income tax as a share of income for Maryland households by income group, where income taxes are the most equitable local revenue source.

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Income ranges:

Bottom 20%: < $29,700
Second 20%: $29,700 to $58,900
Third 20%: $58,900 to $101,400
Fourth 20%: $101,400 to $151,700
Next 15%: $151,700 to $333,300
Next 4%: $333,300 to $700,300
Top 1%: > $700,300

Chart: Maryland Center on Economic PolicySource: Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy Microsimulation Tax Model (unpublished estimates)Get the data