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The site generated estimates of the state-specific tax burden on residents at three income levels — low ($25,000), medium ($50,000) and high ($150,000) — in each of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
The Empire State struggled mightily in all tax brackets, ranking 43rd out of 51 for low income, and 51st for middle and high. Middle and high-income earners in New York had a tax burden of more than 12 percent of their annual income, WalletHub said.
Neighboring Connecticut fared only slightly better, ranking 34th for low income, 46th for middle income and 50th for high income-earners.
The best state for taxes was Alaska, which ranked first in all three categories.
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