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Only NY Ranks Higher Than CT For Highest Taxes In Nation, New Data Shows Only NY Ranks Higher Than CT For Highest Taxes In Nation, New Data Shows
Only NY Ranks Higher Than CT For Highest Taxes In Nation, New Data Shows A brand-new study has revealed that New York and Connecticut are paying the highest taxes in the country. 24/7 Wall Street released the report reviewing the “total tax burden as a share of income on a per capita basis” to identify the states with the lowest and highest tax burden. Federal taxes were not included in the calculations. The study found that New York led the way as the highest taxed state in the country, with 12.7 percent of income going toward taxes. Connecticut was just being at 12.6 percent. The study’s methodology can be found here. Details from the report include:  N…