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California Income Tax Rates

California residents pay the highest income tax rates in the country…

California is a paradise to its 38 million residents. Wines in Napa, celebs in L.A., Disneyland in Anaheim, the zoo in San Diego, well, there’s a lot to see and do.

However, living in the golden state comes with a hefty price tag. California levies the highest tax rates in the country. If you’re a new CA resident, you’re bound to notice it most when you file your state return.

Just how pricey is it?

Here are the 2014 California income tax rates for single filers:

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If you’re Married Filing Jointly or Head of Household, just double the income brackets listed above. Continue reading “California Income Tax Rates”

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Does California Really Have the Highest State Tax Rates?

California state tax rates stand as one of the highest tax rates in the US.

California is the state that has always ended up on movie screens. The Golden State offers just about everything; beaches, mountains and great weather. Who wouldn’t want to live there? The answer is not rhetorical. Anyone who hates paying high taxes wouldn’t want to live in California. California is in fact known as the third worst state for taxes.

In all of the United States, the west coast state of CA has the highest state sales tax and some of the highest income tax rates. If you live in California, before filing your taxes, it would be helpful to learn about the California tax rates.

California Income Tax Rates

California’s personal income tax system is composed of  ten brackets. The state actually ranks as the highest income tax rate among states who levy an individual income tax and seventh highest income taxes among all US states. Continue reading “Does California Really Have the Highest State Tax Rates?”