Florida ranked second-highest in the SmartAsset study. Kruck20/Getty Images Tax proposals in New York and California aim to increase taxes on the wealthiest residents. A SmartAsset study calculated how much of each state's federal income taxes was paid by the top 1%. The top 1% of earners make 19% of incomes in the US but pay 37% of all federal income taxes. Tax proposals targeting wealthy residents have renewed debate in states including New York and California about how much the rich shou...