Idaho Biz Climate In Northwest

Idaho’s business tax climate is worse than those of all its surrounding states, according to a new study from the Tax Foundation.   Idaho ranked above the national average at 18 ^th , the same position it held last year. The 2011 State Business Tax Climate Index doesn’t measure the overall tax burden on companies in the state, but rather looks at how simple, transparent, and neutral to different types of businesses each state’s code is. … Idaho’s six neighbors ranged from Wyoming at third place in the national index to Oregon at 14 ^th place.  However, the study favors states that don’t have an income tax, such as Washington, or a sales tax, such as Oregon/Brad Iverson-Long. More here .

Question: Are you surprised that Idaho’s business climate ranks below neighboring states in the Northwest?