State taxes

Every state levies property taxes, but some states have high or complex property tax structures, making them less competitive.

The No. 1 state effectively charges 1.88% on the value of a residence, according to a realty firm's analysis of a frequent and growing concern among clients.

From those with no corporate tax at all, to those that tax everything they can — a guide to most and least competitive states when it comes to taxing businesses.

States that do not assess the major taxes are more competitive than states with complex taxes with high rates.

There are ways the business owners can continue to operate in the other states.

The top state has a total tax burden of 12.02%.

Middle-class residents in these states pay a smaller percentage of their paychecks to taxes.

Residents with high earnings in these 20 states get a bigger break on their taxes, paying a smaller percentage of their income.

State tax rates on capital gains vary across the country.

Four states have no state and local sales taxes, making them the most attractive places for consumers to go shopping.