These Are The Most Taxed States In America

04-13-2025 • https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler Durden

Hawaii Tops the Nation in Total Tax Burden

Hawaii holds the highest total tax burden in the United States, with residents contributing nearly 14% of their income to state and local governments. This includes 4.2% in income taxes, 2.6% in property taxes, and a substantial 7.2% in sales and excise taxes.

Rank State Total Tax Burden

1	Hawaii	13.9%
2	New York	13.6%
3	Vermont	11.5%
4	California	11.0%
5	Maine	10.6%
6	New Jersey	10.3%
7	Illinois	10.2%
8	Rhode Island	10.1%
9	Maryland	10.0%
10	Connecticut	9.9%
11	Minnesota	9.7%
12	New Mexico	9.6%
13	Massachusetts	9.6%
14	Utah	9.5%
15	Ohio	9.4%
16	Kansas	9.3%
17	Iowa	9.2%
18	Indiana	9.1%
19	Mississippi	9.1%
20	Oregon	9.1%