The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance has analyzed state and local taxes and U.S.Census data, and has determined that the state is sixth highest in taxes as a percentage of personal income. If measured per capita, Wisconsin ranks twelfth. And if only income, sales and property taxes are measured Wisconsin is third.
The taxes as a percentage of personal income included state and local revenue from property, income, gasoline, cigarette and retail sales taxes. State and local taxes in Wisconsin are 12.2% of personal income. The national average is 11%. And the numbers ranged from 12.7% for New York down to 8.9% for Alabama.
Efforts to put limits on taxes died in the legislature. What’s next, governor? (I’m sure he’s got some reason why we should be happy about this!)
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