New York has the second-highest tax burden in the country, according to a new report released by Wallet Hub.

The Empire State topped the list for state income tax at 5.76%. It came in fourth for property tax at 4.28% and 22nd for sales tax at 3.52%.

In all, the numbers paint a picture of a total tax burden that tallies up to 13.56%, or “13.6 cents of every dollar” going to taxes, according to the New York Post.

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