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Idaho Among Highest for Federal Dependency

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(BOISE, ID) – Idaho ranks among the top half of all states nationwide that depend on government funds to stay afloat. According to a report released last week by WalletHub, only 20 states depend on a larger percentage of federal tax revenue than Idaho. Experts say Idahoans receive about $1.40 in federal aid for every dollar they pay in federal taxes. Delaware is ranked as the least tax-dependent state.

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