9. Georgia
The state has a 4 percent levy, but localities can make it 9 percent. According to the Tax Foundation, Georgia has a 7.31 percent average combined rate. And yes, Georgia doesn’t tax your groceries, but localities think otherwise.
Income tax ranges, the lowest translating to 1 percent on up to $1,000 of taxable income for those who are married and file jointly and up to $750 for those who file individually, while the highest rate is 5.75 percent on more than $10,000 of taxable income for those who file together and over $7,000 for single filers.
The Peach State’s median property tax rate is $905/$100,000 of assessed home value, and there’s no estate or inheritance tax.