Forbes ranks the top 10 states that tax the most.

10:) Pennsylvania 9) Wyoming 8 ) Washington 7) Massachusetts 6) New York 5) New Jersey 4) Minnesota 3) Connecticut 2) Hawaii 1) Vermont.

High taxes at least in Washington didn’t save the state for the downturn in the economy. During the 2008 election Gov. Chris Gregoire stated that there is no deficit in Washington State. In 2009 the state is currently dealing with a $9 billion deficit.

Read the Forbes.com article here.