Robert J Peroni’s faculty profile
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San Antonio Express-News March 24, 2023
Texas households face higher state and local tax rates than other major states, including California
Professor Robert Peroni comments on the use of regressive real estate and sales taxes and subsequent impact on lower-income residents in Texas.
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Yahoo News September 11, 2022
Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including Taxes, Which Are Outpacing California
Professor Robert Peroni discusses a 2018 report from the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) that displays similar, if not higher, taxes for most Texans when compared to taxes paid by California residents.
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Reform Austin August 23, 2022
Most Texans Pay More In Taxes Than Californians
Professor Robert Peroni comments on Texas' reputation as a “low-tax, low-government state” in an article comparing taxes paid by residents of Texas and those of California.
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San Antonio Express-News August 22, 2022
Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, but most Texans pay more in taxes than Californians, data suggests
Professor Robert Peroni comments on a recent report comparing taxes of California and Texas residents, pointing out the inequality that exists in states without income tax.