The amount of “tax burden” upon citizens can vary from state to state. If you’re looking for a state with a low tax burden, we have some great news for you: South Dakota is among the states with the lowest tax burden in the United States, according to data compiled by WalletHub and visualized by VisualCapitalist.
“It’s important to understand that under this methodology, the tax burden measures the percent of an average person’s income that is paid towards state and local taxes,” the article releasing the findings says. “It considers property taxes, income taxes, and sales & excise tax.”
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