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Rhode Island ranks as the 8th most heavily taxed state in America

As this year’s tax-filing deadline, April 15, comes closer, it’s fair to wonder which states give their taxpayers more of a break. WalletHub searched for answers by comparing state and local tax rates in the 50 states and the District of Columbia against national medians. Rhode Island ranks as the 8th most heavily taxed state in America.

Wisconsin, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Illinois all rank behind Rhode Island as the most taxes states in the country.

Massachusetts ranked #26.

Source: WalletHub

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Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop is a media publisher and journalist and the founder and editor of Newport Buzz, the leading news platform covering Newport, Rhode Island. He is also the creator of Palm Beach Buzz, expanding the same community-focused journalism model to South Florida. A fifth-generation Newporter, Winthrop previously worked in national politics and later as an entertainment producer in New York City before returning home to launch Newport Buzz in 2011.
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