10 States Where Taxes Are Rising the Most

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I'd suggest getting rid of illegal immigrants and making sure the state is NOT paying for them or enrolling their illegal progeny in our public schools could take care of a great deal of this mess without allowing the roads to go to gravel and infrastructure falling apart.
Oh, and to stop wasting billions upon billions on overpain municipal employees with ridiculous pension plans.
It's only getting worse. There's no way local governments can keep the slop running to the pigs they've created in local governments. Getting rid of a few useless administrators would be a very good start.
Trying to solve this mess with higher taxes doesn't address the root of the problem, which is specifically massively inefficient Americans. It's about time people got off their butts, started working, quit whining for a check, and made something of themselves. And yes, that goes for politicans, too. Quit wasting our money. Slash the salaries and get back to being servants as opposed to overlords.

CMartel2 of MT 7:17PM December 23, 2010

Becker,
I honestly believe that you have gambled away your brain in the Sin City. This must be the case or your "job" is collecting welfare or unemployment benefits. To educate you, the government is not responsible for your economic status. You are! Also since when did New York ever pay its own way? New York is a welfare state due to the liberal agenda that is promoted in the city. Say what you may...because idiots like you are going to eat at McDonalds in November!
You'll get your CHANGE back!
Working American

Working American of SC 2:31PM August 02, 2010

Did Sibelius take the money with her? Why are our taxes going up??? If the metro city of Wichita would quite building arena after arena and taxing the retail sales to cover the cost of things which not every person uses. The taxes should be on the tickets sold for those who choose to attend events there, that would be the fair thing to do. The news said they want to build some kind of water attraction and add a sales tax to pay for it. SCRAP THAT !!!!!!
Again, charge those who are going to use such facilities. That is what the state parks do. They charge for a park permit.

FedUpWithTaxes of KS 1:41AM July 28, 2010

American are more likely to find a job in one of these states than all the rest combined. No surprise that these states are places seem to be the drivers of the economy and all seem to be states that invest in their own.
The per person dollar amount is peanuts to what states do for the people, and anyone complaining anything under $200 per person a year is just a whiner. I know plenty of people gamble or drink that much a week.
Where's the beef? Have we become of nation of petty whiners? Fussing about a couple hundred bucks a year points out the ridiculous nature of the anti-tax knuckleheads.
American used to believe in a rising tide raises all boats and that we are all in this together. Raising taxes right now is a responsible thing to do, instead of doing away with police depts and schools, or letting bridges and roads crumble just so its not cutting into someone's booze budget or frivolous cell phone bill. Shame to see the defeatists trying to divide Americans over pocket change.

Becker of NV 10:38PM July 18, 2010

Just moved to Arizona from Colorado,and California. Taxes went up a little, gas prices always less then the Country average. Food is dirt cheap. Southern California Edison charges baseline 15cent/ kilowatt for electric. Arizona SRP charges 9.2cents/ kilowatt. It's much cheaper to live here in the valley of the sun. Summer is hot the AC and pool makes life bearable.
The tax increase is set to sunset in 3 years. Let's see if they keep their promise.
Houses are dirt cheap here. I bought a previously 400k home with pebble tec pool for 92.5k. Payments are 260/month. Buying another one for a rental for 40k. It's a 4 bedroom 2 bath.
Got to love this state.

Gilbert of AZ 11:04PM July 12, 2010

.. but not this time! Thank you Governor Chris Christie!

DivineMoments of NJ 3:36PM July 07, 2010

I'm from KS, where the taxes are already higher than in TX and seems to be getting higher, according to this report. I could go on total disability and get a good deal from the gov't, but I'm stupid enough that my ethics will not allow me to accept money directly from them. (I've goofed on that score, but always stopped after realizing what I've done. It's insidious!)
So the poor are getting richer and I'm getting poorer. Last year I made about $7.50 as an independent contractor, but, because I cannot partake of gov't giveaways, my ss and medicare taxes were still relatively high. Why do I pay taxes? So that the gov't can have their fingers into my life when then tax me and also if I ever have to go to them to live.

David Smith of KS 1:42PM July 07, 2010

There is only one way to end this maddness. TERM LIMITS!!!
Tom

Tom of VA 1:34PM July 07, 2010

It all basically comes down to you get what you pay for. I live in Texas and grew up in the Midwest. There is a difference. Many folks in Texas are heavily self-reliant and therefore have little need for social programs. In the Midwest, there are many more programs available to assist those in need. Likewise, there is a corresponding cost (tax) associated with them.
To be clear, I do see a lot of folks using Lone Star cards (WIC/Welfare) for food purchases, so there is a need for assistance for those who are struggling. This scenario is played out in all other states to some degree.
People make choices both good and bad and often many do not want ANY change. One's definition of inferior may well mean the good life to someone else who dosen't know any better. The real key is being able to afford the quality of life you seek for yourself.

Jim G of TX 1:21PM July 07, 2010

Retiring fro the military I have lived on all 4 coasts and everywhere in between. Lower taxes are the answer. Paying more in taxes only make the fat cats fatter. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and I recall that the Toll Booths were to be removed when the roads were paid for. 40 years later they are still there and still under construction. Why don't we reign in the salaries of those in charge. Start there and keep taxes at their current levels. Next enact term limits on Congress, this will allow those who want to serve this country for the right reasons get a chance in office. And we are not saddled with members who milk the system only for their state. Think of the country first. Back to lower taxes. I have seen high taxes in CA and would not want to pay for the lifestyle. Lower taxes in the east and with the reasonable climate one can afford to lots of things other than work to pay your taxes. Consider this - taxes are relative to the price of everything you pay for. When I moved ease from CA I was paying $2.25 for gas in Monterey. Landed in Virginia for $0.89 a gallon. Now what makes more sense. All a matter of opinion.

Bulldog of VA 1:09PM July 07, 2010