N.J. is # 1 for Highest State-Local Taxes

According to the Tax Foundation: “New Jersey taxpayers bear the heaviest state-local tax burden in 2008” and paid on average 11.8% of their income in state and local taxes. New York was a close second behind New Jersey with a 11.7% burden. Alaska had the lightest burden, with a mere 6.6% burden. The Tax Foundation’s full article may be found HERE.