A recent study published by WalletHub revealed some tax-related information that comes as no surprise to tri-state residents: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among the top 10 states with the highest tax rates.
Not only is the tri-state area among the highest for tax rates, it also ranks among the highest for the overall cost of living, with Connecticut taking the lead in 1st place, followed by New York in 2nd and New Jersey in 4th place,U.S.
taxpayers have until April 18 to file their federal tax returns. Since the season began in Jan. 24, the IRS has already issued out 30 million tax refunds.that New Jersey had the 5th highest gas tax rate . Additionally, both Connecticut and New York are tied in 2nd place as among the states with the highest state cigarette tax rates for a pack of 20 cigarettes.