TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey continues to cling to its distinction as one of America’s most overtaxed states.
The Tax Foundation is out with its latest 2026 list ranking each U.S. state and the District of Columbia by tax competitiveness. New Jersey landed second-to-last, “better” only than neighboring New York.
Here’s the list:
The 10 lowest-ranked, or worst, states in this year’s State Tax Competitiveness Index are:
41. Hawaii
42. Vermont
43. Massachusetts
44. Minnesota
45. Washington
46. Maryland
47. Connecticut
48. California
49. New Jersey
50. New YorkExplore the interactive tool:… pic.twitter.com/1EY7R0ZZXU
— Tax Foundation (@TaxFoundation) April 29, 2026
Click here to view the full report.
Matt Rooney explains New Jersey’s sad status below:
