State Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on state tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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10 States With the Highest Gas Tax in 2026Gas Prices Fuel costs are climbing nationwide. Here’s where drivers are paying the highest taxes per gallon and why gas prices are going up now
By Kelley R. Taylor
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9 No-Capital-Gains-Tax States in 2026 Ranked by Cost of LivingCapital Gains A handful of states don't tax your capital gains, but housing, groceries, and other everyday essentials can change how much those tax savings are actually worth.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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New California Wealth Tax Heads to the 2026 Ballot: Who Would Pay, What's at Stake and What Happens NextState Tax A proposed tax on extreme wealth in California is moving closer to voters. Here's what it means for high earners and others in the Golden State.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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April 30 Deadline: If You Live in One of These 'Late States,' Your Taxes Are Due This WeekState Taxes Residents in Delaware, Iowa, Virginia, and beyond must file 2025 state income taxes soon or request an extension. Don't miss the due date.
By Kate Schubel
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Another State Could Eliminate Income Tax in 2026 for Higher Sales Taxes: Will More States Follow?State Tax After eliminating its state capital gains tax last year, Missouri is now considering a larger tax shift. Could this serve as a test case for other states?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Kansas Tax GuideState Tax Explore Kansas's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Kansas compares nationwide.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Minnesota Tax GuideState Tax Explore Minnesota's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Minnesota compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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New Jersey Tax GuideState Tax Explore New Jersey's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how New Jersey compares nationwide.
By Kate Schubel
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10 States With the Lowest Property Tax Rates in 2026Property Tax While the national average is climbing, homeowners in these states pay less than 0.53%. Compare your current tax bill against the 2026 rankings.
By Kate Schubel
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