State tax info

The following states have no state income tax for individuals:

Alaska - no sales tax either- the state is completely run on petroleum industry revenues

Florida - the state sales tax is between 6.5 - 7.0% depending on your county, no tax on food or prescription drugs (Rx)

Nevada - sales tax between 6.5 - 7.75% depending on your county, no tax on food, Rx

South Dakota - state sales tax 4% everywhere you go! No tax on food/Rx

Texas - state sales tax is 6.25%, no tax on food/Rx

Washington - state sales tax, 6.25%, no food, Rx taxes!

Wyoming - state sales tax is 4%, except if you're buying food, Rx- then there is no tax.

Special mentions go to:

Arizona - 4.54% for incomes >150K

Colorado - 4.63% of Federal taxable income

Connecticut - 5.0% I was surprised by this, compared to its northeast neighbors, its a steal.

Illinois at 3%, but I happen to know that its being raised to 5% next year, there is a huge budget deficit in my home state.

New Mexico - 4.9%

North Dakota - 3.81%>82K, 4.42%>171K, 4.86%>372K

Pennsylvania - 3% flat, not bad.

Utah - 5%

And the most tax oppressive states in the union? Check this out:

Hawaii State income tax: Income >150K 10-11%!!!!!!!!!

Think life will be better in Oregon? Income>175K, Oregon state income tax a whopping 11%!!!!!!!!