The Tax Foundation has released&nbsp; its 2011 State Business Tax Climate Index, which is used by various groups to gauge how their states' tax system compare in relation to competing states.&nbsp; The Index is based on several factors including personal income tax, business taxes, sales taxes, property tax and unemployment insurance tax.&nbsp; Taxes matter to businesses and those states with competitive tax systems will be more likely to reap the benefits of business-friendly tax climates.&nbsp; To read how Michigan compares to other states, and why it ranks the way it does, click:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.mackinac.org/13879">www.mackinac.org/13879</a><br />
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