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Top 10 U.S. States That Have the Highest Sales Taxes

ILLINOIS

Overall Rating for Taxes on Retirees: Mixed

State Sales Tax: 6.25% state levy. Localities can add as much as 4.75%, and the average combined rate is 8.64%, according to the Tax Foundation. Food, prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs are all taxed at 1% by the state; candy and soda, no matter where they’re purchased, are taxed at 6.25%.

Income Tax Range: There is a flat rate of 4.95% of federal adjusted gross income after modifications.

Taxes on Social Security: Benefits are not taxed.

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