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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stephen Whyno

NHL's state income tax debate heats up with the Florida Panthers back in the Stanley Cup Final

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The Florida Panthers are two wins away from becoming the fifth Stanley Cup champion in the past six years from a U.S. state with no income tax.

The run has made taxes something of a hot topic around the league. Many contenders going deep in the playoffs come from Sun Belt locales, but the financial benefit is one advantage of many for them in attracting and retaining players. Or is it?

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