The U.S. Census Bureau today released data on 2004 state tax collections:

• State tax revenues increased 8.1% to $593 billion (up $44 billion from 2003)
• All 50 states increased their tax take
• The two biggest sources of state tax revenues:
  • Sales taxes up 7.5% to $198 billion
  • Individual income taxes up 8.5% to $197 billion
• The biggest tax increases:
  • Documentary and stock transfer taxes up 26%
  • Severance taxes up 18%
  • Occupational and business license taxes up 16%
• Per capita taxes collected by states averaged $2,024
  • Highest per capita taxes:
    • Hawaii:  $3,048
    • Wyoming: $2,968
    • Connecticut:  $2,937
    • Minnesota:  $2,889
    • Delaware:  $2,862
  • Lowest per capita taxes:
    • Texas:  $1,367
    • South Dakota:  $1,378
    • Colorado:  $1,533
    • New Hampshire:  $1,543
    • Alabama: $1,549

For the complete data, see here, including:

• 50-State Ranking by Total Taxes and Per Capita Taxes
• 50-State Tax Collections Spreadsheet
• Individual State Data