Taxation representation
Not all taxes are created equal. While everyone must pay the same federal taxes, state taxes differ greatly, from Alaska imposing no sales tax to Californians paying 7.25 percent. Here’s a sample of the differences between states—using sales tax; cigarette tax (per pack); total percentage of local, state and federal taxes; and national ranking.
<style type="text/css"> </style>| Sales | Cigarettes | Total | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6.0% | $2.00 | 38.3% | 1 |
| New York | 4.0% | $1.50 | 37.1% | 2 |
| California | 7.25% | $0.87 | 34.3% | 8 |
| Texas | 6.25% | $1.41 | 29.8% | 41 |
| Alaska | none | $2.00 | 28.1% | 48 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | $1.03 | 27.8% | 50 |
Source: MSN.com
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