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Reciprocity and Competition: Is there a connection?

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One challenge states face in designing an income tax system is decidint how to treat non-resident earners. Numerous states have entered into reciprocity agreements with other states that exclude non-residents’ income from the tax base. These agreements provide a unique opportunity to explore the nature of state tax competition. We demonstrate that not only do reciprocity agreements dampen competition over income taxes, but the states that enact agreements also exhibit decreased levels of competition over other tax bases. This suggests that  reciprocity agreements are a credible vehicle for states to act cooperatively and avoid a potential race to the bottom.

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IEB (Institut d’Economia de Barcelona) – Working Papers

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Reciprocity and Competition: Is there a connection?