What percentage of income does the average American pay in tax?

Question

What percentage of income does the average American pay in tax?

Answer 1

Anywhere from 25% to 36% depending on State. NYC pays the highest, this includes state, county and federal. The Plain States pay the lowest with Alaska being the extreme lowest.

Answer 2

not really easy to answer

there are millions of Americans who not only pay NO income tax, but also receive credits (EIC) from the government

there are millions to receive refunds from the taxes withheld

there are millions who pay additional income tax over and above what was withheld from paychecks

Answer 3

This could range from 15 to 40% - depending on your tax bracket, the state and locality you live in.

Answer 4

If you factor in all the hidden taxes probably close to 50%.