5 US States Where You’ll Pay Most Taxes Over a Lifetime

2. Connecticut

Estimated Lifetime Earnings: $1,731,261

Estimated Lifetime Taxes: $855,307

% of Earnings Paid as Taxes: 49.40%

Connecticut has a tax burden of nearly 15% and more than 49% of the estimated lifetime earnings are to be paid in taxes. An average person in the state is expected to earn around $1.73 million over a lifetime. Connecticut ranks second among the US states where you’ll pay the most taxes over a lifetime.