This is how all 50 U.S. states stack up when it comes to paying taxes. via CNBCMakeIt
Tax day, April 17, is fast approaching. That means it's time to get your documents in order and hire an accountant if you need one.
div > div.group > p:first-child"> Case in point: Nine states require no state income tax, while it can run as high as 13 percent in others. To see how each state compares, GOBankingRates calculated the average amount Americans pay in each state, including both state and federal income taxes, property taxes, sales tax and taxes on gas.
Residents of New Jersey pay the highest on average at around $19,977 per year. West Virginia falls on the other end of the spectrum, with residents forking over only $6,837 per year.Total amount of taxes paid on average: $8,407.85 Average amount of property taxes: $556.80Average amount of federal income taxes: $10,590.18Total amount of taxes paid on average: $10,278.85Average amount of property taxes: $1,972.23Average amount of federal income taxes: $3,947.
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