How Income Taxes Shrink a $100,000 Salary in All 50 States

Not happy when you look closely at your paycheck and compare the gross amount with the far more puny net? It sure seems like a lot is lost to taxes — but do you have any idea just how much? You might be surprised. Using a SmartAsset paycheck calculator, we determined how income taxes shrink a hypothetical $100,000 salary in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

See how a good-sized salary is reduced to teeny-tiny take-home pay where you live.

No wonder it's so tough to save money. (But you can do it!)

What happens to paychecks in Indiana?

In the Hoosier State, federal and state taxes shrink a $100,000 salary to **$72,898**, which might sound pretty good compared to other states. State taxes take 3.2% from your six-figure salary.

But, to borrow from the Indy 500, your paycheck would still have another lap to go. Indiana counties also tax incomes --- by up to another 2.86%.

Here's one source of relief: Indiana has a 7% sales tax, and it's the same throughout the state. Shoppers and merchants don't have to worry about local piggyback sales taxes.

See the complete story on MoneyWise.com and find out how workers fare in other states.