HOUSTON – Texas was once considered cheaper to live, but as we know, lots of things have changed and a new report says residents are feeling it just as much during tax season.
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Researchers at WalletHub looked at all 50 states and Washington D.C. to find states with the highest and lowest tax rates. Among the factors they looked at included tax filing costs, inflation concerns, fairness, and evasions.
The results ultimately landed Texas as having the 10th highest tax rates in the U.S. Granted, the overall rank differs when adjusted based on the cost of living, but WalletHub’s analysts still say residents pay more on real estate taxes.
“Texas residents also don’t pay income tax, but spend 1.58% of their income on real estate taxes, one of the highest rates in the country,” the report claimed.
“Every year during tax season, Americans are reminded of just how much of their hard-earned income isn’t theirs to keep,” Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst added in a statement. “Living in the right state can ease the stress of tax time, though, as taxpayers in the least expensive states pay less than half as much as those in the most expensive states.”
To see the full results and how other states compared, click here.