Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 9 in your course textbook.

In Chapter 9, some interesting statistics on state and local income taxes are offered, specifically in Exhibit 9-1 and the Spotlight on Taxation: State Business Tax Climate map. In your discussion post, address the following:

• Based on these graphics, along with your experience, how tax-friendly is your state of residence for individuals and businesses?
• If you were going to start a small business, which state would you choose? Why?