Florida TaxWatch Looks at How the State Does Against the Nation on Taxes

Floridians pay less taxes than residents of most other states with a new report finding state tax collections per capita are low, 48th in the nation, even as local taxes -- which make up almost almost 55 percent of government revenues -- are the highest across the nation.

Florida TaxWatch released How Florida Compares on Tuesday which looks at state and local taxes in the Sunshine State.

"Florida's different tax rankings paint a picture for taxpayers that helps them understand how state and local governments work together to provide necessary services," said Dominic Calabro, the president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, on Tuesday. "We hope taxpayers and policymakers will use this guide to better understand the cost of state and local governments, and how those costs compare to the rest of the nation."

The full report can be read here.