State Tax Maps

Providing journalists, taxpayers and policymakers with basic data on taxes and spending is a cornerstone of the Tax Foundation’s educational mission. We’ve found that one of the best, most engaging ways to do that is by visualizing tax data in the form of maps.

How does your state collect revenue? Every week, we release a new tax map that illustrates one important measure of state tax rates, collections, burdens and more. If you enjoy our weekly tax maps, help us continue this work and more by making a small contribution here.

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How Do Taxes Affect Interstate Migration?

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What Is the Real Value of $100 in Metropolitan Areas?

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How Are Electric Vehicles Taxed in Your State?

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How High are Gas Taxes in Your State?

California pumps out the highest state gas tax rate of 77.9 cents per gallon (cpg), followed by Illinois (66.5 cpg) and Pennsylvania (62.2 cpg).

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However well-intended they may be, sales tax holidays remain the same as they always have been—ineffective and inefficient.

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Compare the latest 2023 sales tax rates as of July 1st. Sales tax rate differentials can induce consumers to shop across borders or buy products online.

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How High Are Beer Taxes in Your State?

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How Hard Do Distilled Spirits Taxes Bite in Your State?

Of all alcoholic beverages subject to taxation, stiff drinks—and all distilled spirits—face the stiffest tax rates. Like many excise taxes, the treatment of distilled spirits varies widely across the states.

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Compare Tobacco Tax Data in Your State

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Does Your State Tax Recreational Marijuana?

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Does Your State Have a Throwback or Throwout Rule?

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