5 Least Tax Friendly States for Middle Class Families

4. Minnesota

Income Tax: 6.80%

Sales Tax: 6.875%

Weighted Average Tax: 6.83%

Minnesota stands out as an outlier with its tax rates ranking among the top ten highest in the nation for both individual and corporate taxpayers. It is also one of the twelve states that still impose an estate tax. These tax burdens act as barriers to economic growth, as high tax rates undermine investment, entrepreneurship, and the attraction and retention of talented individuals — essential components for cultivating a robust private sector growth.