With the tax filing deadline approaching and some states receiving significantly more in federal aid than they pay in taxes the personal finance company WalletHub has released its updated rankings of the 2026’s Most and Least Federally Dependent States, along with expert insights.
The report highlights the degree of economic independence among states. To determine which states rely most and least on federal support, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states using three key measures: the return on federal taxes paid, federal funding as a percentage of state revenue, and the share of federal jobs.
Federal Dependency of Arizona (1=Most Dependent, 25=Avg.):
- 18th – Return on Taxes Paid to the Federal Government
- 2nd – Federal Funding as a Share of State Revenue
- 23rd – Share of Federal Jobs
For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700
