US states ranked by how much of their income residents pay in taxes, from least to most

""It's easy to be dismayed at tax time when you see just how much of your income you lose. Living in a state with a low tax burden can alleviate some of that stress.""

"Nine US states have no state income tax in 2026, while others, like California, have individual income tax rates of up to 13.3% according to the Tax Foundation."

"Alaska has the lowest tax burden in the US with a total tax burden of 4.92%, including a property tax burden of 3.32% and no income tax."

US taxpayers have a clearer understanding of their tax contributions after tax day. Federal taxes are uniform, but local taxes differ by state. Tax burden measures the share of income paid in taxes. A WalletHub study ranked states based on tax burden using data from the Tax Policy Center. Alaska has the lowest tax burden at 4.92%, while California has rates up to 13.3%. Nine states have no income tax, and five have no sales tax, affecting residents' financial stress.

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