States with highest taxes

When April 15 nears, most Americans gather up paperwork, sharpen pencils, and sit down for a joust with those Internal Revenue Service forms we all know and love.

In most states, however, settling up with the IRS is just part of the fun. State taxes are a big part of the package, too, and some take a bigger bite than others.

Forbes has put together a list of states where Americans are taxed most. If you live in one of these, you probably won’t be surprised.

Here’s the top 10, with average tax burden per person:

10. Pennsylvania: $2,223
9. Wyoming: $2,357
8. Washington: $2,553
7. Massachusetts: $2,953
6. New York: $3,019
5. New Jersey: $3,024
4. Minnesota: $3,024
3. Connecticut: $3,596
2. Hawaii: $3,856
1. Vermont: $3,861

To read more about these high-tax states, and how the burden breaks down, visit Forbes.

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