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These states have the highest combined state and local sales tax rates

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By Dave Flessner 1 min read

The average combined state and local tax rates are highest in these U.S. states:

1. Tennessee, 9.46 percent

2. Arkansas, 9.3 percent

3. Louisiana, 9 percent

4. Alabama, 8.97 percent

5. Washington, 8.9 percent

Source: Tax Foundation