Highest sales tax rates per state
1 Jan 2020 California has among the highest taxes in the nation. Its base sales tax rate of 7.25% is higher than that of any other state, and In addition to those income tax brackets, there is a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million. Minnesota first imposed a state sales tax August 1, 1967. At that time the Minnesota's tax rate, as indicated on the following map, is the highest in the region. Top tax rate: 11 percent. Hawaii also holds the second place spot for sales/excise tax collection per capita, taking $2,394 on average. Maine Middle class tax rate