Compare state tax rates and rules -- on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more -- across the U.S. Click on any state in the map below for a detailed summary of state taxes on income, property, and everything you buy. View additional maps below, including our picks for the 10 most tax-friendly and the 10 least tax-friendly states in the U.S. (Retirees, visit our Retiree Tax Map to learn how each state taxes different kinds of retirement income and to discover special tax breaks for seniors.) Hover over or click on any state in the map for the option to add the state to your compare list to quickly see how selected states stack up. View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 Kiplinger Tax Map Most Tax-Friendly Tax-Friendly Mixed Not Tax-Friendly Least Tax-Friendly See more from the Kiplinger Tax Map collection The 10 mosttax-friendly states States withno income tax States withno sales tax States with thelowest gas taxes States with thelowest beer taxes The 10 leasttax-friendly states States wheregroceries are taxable States with thehighest sales tax States with thehighest gas taxes States with thehighest beer taxes SOURCES: State tax departments, the American Petroleum Institute, the Tax Foundation, the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. About our methodology