UNDATED – With Tax Day approaching on April 15, personal-finance company WalletHub has released its 2026Tax Burden by State report, along with commentary from experts.
To identify which states place the heaviest tax burden on residents, WalletHub compared all 50 states across three major components of state taxation—property taxes, individual income taxes, and sales and excise taxes—measured as a percentage of total personal income.
Tax Burden in South Dakota (1=Highest, 25=Avg.):
- 45th – Overall Tax Burden (6.38%)
- 34th – Property Tax Burden (2.32%)
- 45th – Individual Income Tax Burden (0.00%)
- 12th – Total Sales & Excise Tax Burden (4.06%)
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494
