Taxpayers in
the states with the highest taxes pay four times more than those in the states
with the lowest taxes. We previously took a look at the states with the lowest taxes – now,
let’s take a look at the 10 states with the highest state and local taxes,
according to WalletHub.
4. Connecticut
AverageAnnualState and Local Taxes: $9,099
Difference from National Average: 31 percent
Adjusted Rank by Cost of Living: 49
Connecticut
ranks as the fourth worst state for taxpayers, with the average burden totaling
$9,099. In comparison, Rhode Island
is slightly better than average with an average tax bill of $6,905.
Interestingly, a new report by Connecticut’s Department
of Revenue Services finds that the 725,202 households that earn up to $48,000 a
year paid $3.5 billion to state and local governments, while the 4,003
households with income of more than $2 million paid $1.9 billion. The report is
to be used as a tool on tax policy and not necessarily a judgment to condemn
the wealthy.