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by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on March 8th, 2009
Hey, good question. I'm guessing California is up there. I'd also guess that Michigan, New York, Nevada and Florida are up there too. I'd guess California and New York tax the highest. I know Alaska has the lowest taxes.
I think that when it comes to why these states are in the red, it's very simple. They spend far more than they collect. Social programs are all well and good, unless you can't afford them.
What percentage of taxes are paid by the wealthy?
by Answerbag Staff on July 14th, 2010
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How many people pay federal taxes?
by Answerbag Staff on May 13th, 2010
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Why do "tax holidays" fail to create jobs?
by Halliburton Shill on May 25th, 2011
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What percentage of the U.S. population does not pay income tax?
by Answerbag Staff on June 3rd, 2010
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whay are you for tax cuts for rich people
but are vehemently against free healthcare?
by AIRBALL on June 1st, 2011
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You're reading There are so-called "Blue States" and "Red States". Which states are in the deepest financial trouble? Can you name them and speculate on the reasons why? Which states tax their citzens the most?
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According to The Tax Foundation, the citizens of the following states, in order, are the highest total taxed...all "Blue" Democrat and, I suspect, all in dire financial trouble:
Connecticut, where they worked until May 8, 2008...and where, until then, their paychecks/incomes, on average, went to the governments! Then, right behind,
New Jersey
New York
California
Washington
Massachusetts
Maryland
Minnesota
by ChuckExAnon on March 9th, 2009
The least taxed eight, in order:
Alaska
Mississippi
Montana
West Virginia
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Oklahoma
by ChuckExAnon on March 9th, 2009
Florida came in 9th highest taxed...and Virginia came in 12th.
by ChuckExAnon on March 9th, 2009
Florida's rank really surprises me, since we have no state income tax and our sales tax is as low as 6.5%, depending on the local jurisdiction, which can take it to 7%. Our property taxes are more than reasonable, as well. We DO tax "snowbirds", however, with fairly high rental taxes, as much as 18%, I've heard, but these are often "avoided" by renting directly with the owner "under the table". The Legislative bodies, and the Governor, are all Republican...and are always making efforts to lower taxes...of course! :-)
by ChuckExAnon on March 9th, 2009
I just rated your answer...but I thought I did so before. Maybe I held off until I pulled up the above data. Oh, well, "slapped" with an admonishment...AGAIN! How can I not rate anyone who answers my questions, damn it! The AB computer doesn't give a s..t! :-)
by ChuckExAnon on March 9th, 2009
I keep commenting and the comments aren't showing up. :( There must be something going on here today.
by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on March 9th, 2009