States With the Highest Tax Burdens in America

1. New York:
Tax Burden: 12.4%

2. Hawaii:
Tax Burden: 12.3%
3. Connecticut:
Tax Burden: 9.8%

4. New Jersey:
Tax Burden: 9.7%
5. Maryland:
Tax Burden: 9.4%

6. Minnesota:
Tax Burden: 9.4%
7. Illinois:
Tax Burden: 9.3%

8. California:
Tax Burden: 8.8%