15 States with the Highest Tax Burden in the US
11th July 2024
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States with the highest tax burden also tend to have a higher state sales tax. The states with the highest tax burden have a higher sales tax rate than a 5.10% average state sales tax rate, as of 2024. Whereas, states with the lowest tax burden in the US have a lower sales tax rate than the average rate of 5.10%. South Dakota made a sales tax cut in 2023 which is expected to expire after 2026. New Mexico is another state that lowered its sales tax rate from 5.12% to 5% in July 2022.
Of the top 15, the top 12 are run by Democrats. No surprises here.