Where States Get Their Money

FY 2015

Note: This research has been updated with new data. For the latest data, visit: http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/data-visualizations/2018/where-states-get-their-money.

Taxes and federal funds together account for 81 percent of revenue for the 50 states. Taxes are the largest revenue source in 46 states, while federal funds are greatest in three. But neither is the primary contributor to government coffers in one state: Alaska. This infographic displays a breakdown of each state’s revenue, by major categories. See downloadable data for other percentages.

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