5 Least Tax Friendly States for Middle Class Families

2. District of Columbia (DC)

Income Tax: 8.5%

Sales Tax: 6%

Weighted Average Tax: 7.5%

Income tax in Washington, D.C. is relatively high because of the city’s unique status as both a city and a state, which allows it to levy its own taxes. The need to generate revenue for various services and programs contributes to the higher income tax rates in the region. Moreover, taxes in DC with the high cost of living, makes it even more challenging for middle class families to make ends meet.