Taxes & Benefits Across America
Income tax, sales tax, property tax, and total burden — for every US state
National Snapshot
6.48%
Avg State Income Tax (Top Rate)
9
States With No Income Tax
6.66%
Avg Combined Sales Tax
Tax Foundation, 2025. 50-state averages; DC and territories excluded.
These are the 10 US states with the lowest total state and local tax burden, expressed as a percentage of state personal income. Burden combines income, sales, property, and excise taxes.
Lowest Total Tax Burden
| # | State | Postal | Tax Burden |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | AK | 5.60% |
| 2 | Tennessee | TN | 6.90% |
| 3 | Wyoming | WY | 7.90% |
| 4 | Texas | TX | 8.40% |
| 5 | South Dakota | SD | 8.60% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | OK | 8.80% |
| 7 | Louisiana | LA | 8.90% |
| 8 | Florida | FL | 8.90% |
| 9 | Georgia | GA | 9.00% |
| 10 | Missouri | MO | 9.00% |
These are the 10 US states with the highest total state and local tax burden as a percentage of state personal income. High-burden states typically combine income tax, sales tax, and significant property tax.
Highest Total Tax Burden
| # | State | Postal | Tax Burden |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | NY | 14.20% |
| 2 | Hawaii | HI | 13.20% |
| 3 | Connecticut | CT | 12.50% |
| 4 | Minnesota | MN | 12.30% |
| 5 | California | CA | 12.20% |
| 6 | Vermont | VT | 12.00% |
| 7 | New Jersey | NJ | 11.90% |
| 8 | Maryland | MD | 11.90% |
| 9 | Oregon | OR | 11.70% |
| 10 | Maine | ME | 11.60% |
50-State Comparison
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| State | Income Tax (Top) | Combined Sales Tax | Property Tax | Total Tax Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5.00% | 9.46% | 0.33% | 9.10% |
| Alaska | N/A | 1.82% | 0.86% | 5.60% |
| Arizona | N/A | 8.52% | 0.65% | 9.40% |
| Arkansas | 3.90% | 9.46% | 0.52% | 10.30% |
| California | 13.30% | 8.99% | 0.75% | 12.20% |
| Colorado | N/A | 7.89% | 0.48% | 9.60% |
| Connecticut | 6.99% | 6.35% | 1.47% | 12.50% |
| Delaware | 6.60% | 0.00% | 0.33% | 11.30% |
| District of Columbia | N/A | 6.00% | 0.58% | 11.00% |
| Florida | N/A | 6.98% | 0.50% | 8.90% |
| Georgia | 5.39% | 7.49% | 1.09% | 9.00% |
| Hawaii | 11.00% | 4.50% | 0.17% | 13.20% |
| Idaho | N/A | 6.03% | 0.53% | 9.50% |
| Illinois | N/A | 8.96% | 2.18% | 11.20% |
| Indiana | N/A | 7.00% | 0.70% | 9.00% |
| Iowa | N/A | 6.94% | 1.54% | 11.00% |
| Kansas | 5.58% | 8.69% | 1.47% | 10.20% |
| Kentucky | N/A | 6.00% | 0.74% | 9.80% |
| Louisiana | 3.00% | 10.11% | 0.31% | 8.90% |
| Maine | 7.15% | 5.50% | 1.03% | 11.60% |
| Maryland | 5.75% | 6.00% | 1.48% | 11.90% |
| Massachusetts | 9.00% | 6.25% | 1.33% | 10.80% |
| Michigan | N/A | 6.00% | 1.17% | 9.60% |
| Minnesota | 9.85% | 8.14% | 1.04% | 12.30% |
| Mississippi | 4.40% | 7.06% | 0.89% | 9.40% |
| Missouri | 4.70% | 8.44% | 1.05% | 9.00% |
| Montana | 5.90% | 0.00% | 0.84% | 10.20% |
| Nebraska | 5.20% | 6.98% | 1.20% | 10.80% |
| Nevada | N/A | 8.24% | 0.42% | 9.40% |
| New Hampshire | N/A | 0.00% | 2.38% | 9.20% |
| New Jersey | 10.75% | 6.60% | 2.52% | 11.90% |
| New Mexico | 5.90% | 7.67% | 0.66% | 10.50% |
| New York | 10.90% | 8.54% | 1.92% | 14.20% |
| North Carolina | 4.25% | 7.00% | 0.48% | 9.60% |
| North Dakota | 2.50% | 7.09% | 0.71% | 9.20% |
| Ohio | 3.50% | 7.29% | 0.89% | 10.10% |
| Oklahoma | 4.75% | 9.06% | 0.62% | 8.80% |
| Oregon | 9.90% | 0.00% | 0.75% | 11.70% |
| Pennsylvania | 3.07% | 6.34% | 1.68% | 10.40% |
| Rhode Island | 5.99% | 7.00% | 1.05% | 11.40% |
| South Carolina | 6.20% | 7.49% | 0.50% | 9.20% |
| South Dakota | N/A | 6.11% | 0.59% | 8.60% |
| Tennessee | N/A | 9.61% | 0.44% | 6.90% |
| Texas | N/A | 8.20% | 1.42% | 8.40% |
| Utah | N/A | 7.42% | 0.62% | 10.90% |
| Vermont | 8.75% | 6.39% | 1.98% | 12.00% |
| Virginia | 5.75% | 5.77% | 0.77% | 10.90% |
| Washington | N/A | 9.51% | 0.82% | 10.60% |
| West Virginia | 4.82% | 6.59% | 0.44% | 10.00% |
| Wisconsin | 7.65% | 5.72% | 1.56% | 10.80% |
| Wyoming | N/A | 5.56% | 0.68% | 7.90% |
Coverage: 50 states + DC for 2025. Last updated May 5, 2026 from Tax Foundation. Rates change annually; check your state Department of Revenue for the most current figures.
FAQ
Which states have no income tax?
Nine states have no broad-based state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. New Hampshire taxes only interest and dividend income, and that tax is being phased out by 2027. The remaining eight have no individual income tax at all.
What is the highest state income tax rate?
California has the highest top marginal state income tax rate at 13.3% (applied to incomes over $1 million). Hawaii is second at 11%, followed by New York at 10.9%. These rates apply only to the top brackets — most residents pay substantially lower effective rates.
Is total tax burden the same as income tax rate?
No. Total tax burden combines state and local taxes — income, sales, property, and excise — divided by total state income. A state with no income tax may still have high property or sales taxes. For example, Texas has no income tax but property tax rates among the highest in the country. The Tax Foundation publishes annual total burden estimates.
How often do state tax rates change?
Income tax brackets and rates are typically reviewed annually by state legislatures, with changes effective January 1 of the following year. Sales tax rates change less frequently but can shift mid-year if local jurisdictions (counties, cities) adjust their portions. Property tax rates are set annually by local taxing authorities and can vary substantially within a state.
Where can I find the official rates for my state?
Each state's Department of Revenue publishes current rates and brackets. The Tax Foundation (taxfoundation.org) aggregates state data into comparable formats. The IRS publishes federal brackets at irs.gov. For local property tax rates, check your county assessor's website.
Data sourced from Tax Foundation annual state tax tables. State tax rates change yearly, typically effective January 1; Mubboo refreshes this dataset annually. See our full methodology →
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