States that voted for the Democratic Party in November's election had a higher total tax burden on average than the states that voted for the Republican Party.

Eight states currently charge no personal income tax: Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas ...

The repeal of income taxes could leave states reliant on other levies, such as sales taxes, that disproportionately affect ...

though some states are taking matters into their own hands. Massachusetts started the trend, passing a so-called “millionaire’s tax” in 2022. Beginning in 2023, Bay State taxpayers had to ...

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from Bridgewater State University and helps develop content strategies. izusek / Getty Images As of 2025, eight states don’t levy income taxes ...

About 45 years have passed since a state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries.

No State Has Axed Its Income Tax on Wages in 45 Years. Now 2 Southern States Are on a Path to Do So About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries.

A 2024 returns and payment deadline of November 3 is in place for: Boone, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne and Wyoming counties in West Virginia.

States collect income tax to pay for services such as education, medical care and public infrastructure. A large part of each state’s revenue comes from personal income tax as well as sales tax ...