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Others worry that because of limited deductions and tax credits to be found in a flat tax system, that taxpayers have less investing or seating opportunities by using tax breaks.<\/p>\n<p>Listed below are the seven states that employ a flat tax system as well as their relative tax rate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colorado-4.63%<\/li>\n<li>Illinois-3%<\/li>\n<li>Indiana-3.4%<\/li>\n<li>Massachusetts-5.3%<\/li>\n<li>Michigan-4.35%<\/li>\n<li>Pennsylvania -3.07%<\/li>\n<li>Utah-5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are seven states within the United States which employ a flat rate income tax. All taxpayers receive the same rate independent of the total amount of their earned income. Support of this type of tax system is fairly split between those who agree and those who oppose. 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