According to many economists, how a government imposes taxes is just as important as how much it collects. This is true with the Margin Tax in place. WHERE DOES TEXAS RANK? The website Tax Foundation tries to seek more attention to this fact by publishing the State Business Tax Climate Index , to compare the usefulness of tax policies between the states, in order to promote growth and business investments. The most current rating Texas achieved is in the 15th position. We are not on the best list, but we aren’t on the worst list either… According to the Tax Foundation, taxation is unavoidable, but the particulars of the tax structure matters. As per individual records, states that follow a sensible tax system will attract more new businesses and will stay on a clear path for economic and employment growth. For example, states like New York and New Jersey with huge taxation amounts rank the lowest. But Wyoming and Alaska, without income taxes, ranks among the high...