November 14, 2022
![The IRS collected over $3.6 trillion in income taxes from individuals across all states in FY 2021. By state, collections per capita were highest in DC ($37,000) and Massachusetts ($19,000) and lowest in West Virginia ($4,000). The IRS collected over $3.6 trillion in income taxes from individuals across all states in FY 2021. By state, collections per capita were highest in DC ($37,000) and Massachusetts ($19,000) and lowest in West Virginia ($4,000).](https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/sites/default/files/fiscal-facts/ff_screenshot_11.14.2022_5.png)
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The IRS collected over $3.6 trillion in income taxes from individuals across all states in FY 2021. By state, collections per capita were highest in DC ($37,000) and Massachusetts ($19,000) and lowest in West Virginia ($4,000).