Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map New York Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Least Tax-Friendly The Empire State has a hefty income tax bite. Plus, New York City and Yonkers impose their own income taxes, and there’s a commuter tax for self-employed people working in and around New York City.New York’s average sales tax rate is the 10th-highest in the country. However, food and drugs are exempt from taxes, as are health club memberships, less-expensive clothing and footwear, most arts and entertainment tickets, and a host of other items. The average property tax on a $400,000 home in New York is about $7,246, which is the fourth-highest average in the country. But in some high-cost parts of the state, such as Westchester County, homeowners pay more than twice that amount, which means they’re pinched even more by the $10,000 cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes.Those combine to make the Empire State one of Kiplinger’s top ten least tax-friendly states. Sales Tax 4% state levy. Localities can add as much as 4.88%, and the average combined rate is 8.49%, according to the Tax Foundation. In the New York City metro area, there is an additional 0.375% sales tax to support transit. Clothing and footwear that cost less than $110 (per item or pair) are exempt from sales tax. Income Tax Range Low: 4.0% (on up to $8,500 of taxable income for single filers and up to $17,150 for married couples filing jointly)High: 8.82% (on taxable income over $1,070,550 for single filers and over $2,155,350 for married couples filing jointly). Effective tax rate: 5.03% for single filers, 6.33% for joint filers.New York allows localities to impose an income tax; the average levy is 2.11%, per the Tax Foundation. Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: $0.4541 per gallon (Varies by county; value provided reflects a weighted average.). Diesel: $0.4505 per gallon (Varies by county; value provided reflects a weighted average.). Property Taxes In New York, residents pay $1,812 in taxes per $100,000 of assessed home value. Vehicle Taxes Sales tax is due on purchases. Some counties also charge a tax based on the weight of the vehicle. Sin Taxes Cigarettes and little cigars: $4.35 per pack (in New York City, an extra $1.50 per pack is due)Snuff: $2 per container one ounce or less, $2 per ounce for larger containersCigars and other tobacco products: 75% of the wholesale priceVapor products: 20% of retail priceBeer: $0.14 per gallonWine: $0.30 per gallonLiquor: $6.44 per gallon Taxes On Wireless Service 18.56% Inheritance and Estate Taxes Estates exceeding $5.74 million are subject to estate tax, with a top rate of 16%. The state estate tax is a “cliff tax.” That means if the value of the estate is more than 105% of the current exemption, the exemption won’t be available and the entire estate will be subject to state estate tax. Oddball Tax If your bagel shop slices a bagel, even if they don’t put anything on it, that action makes it a prepared food subject to sales tax. About our methodology