What Worries Americans Most This Tax Season?

There is still a little over two months before our taxes are due for us in North Dakota and around the country, and while it may cause some stress, there are some helpful tools to ease the pain.

WalletHub recently released its 2025 Taxpayer Survey, along with the States with the Highest & Lowest Tax Rates, in order to inform those getting ready to file on how to better understand this confusing time of year.

Key takeaways from the survey:

91% of Americans think that they should not have to pay for filing their taxes.

70% of Americans currently have greater concerns about inflation than their taxes.

Nearly a third of Americans would rather serve jury duty than pay taxes.

Nearly 80% of people surveyed think that our nation's wealthiest don’t pay their fair share in taxes.

Over a third of people surveyed are afraid of not having enough money to pay in taxes, while 22% worry about making an error.

Which states have the best and worst tax rates in the country?

States with the Lowest Tax Rates	States with the Highest Tax Rates
1. Alaska	42. Texas
2. Delaware	43. Ohio
3. Wyoming	44. Iowa
4. Idaho	45. Nebraska
5. Montana	46. Kansas
6. Nevada	47. Pennsylvania
7. Colorado	48. New Jersey
8. Florida	49. Connecticut
9. South Carolina	50. New York
10. District of Columbia	51. Illinois

WalletHub’s 2025 Taxpayer Resources

What to Do if You Can’t Pay

There are options if you cannot pay your taxes.

You can file for an extension that lasts up to 180 days, and if you need longer to pay in full, you can go with a payment plan to help out.

Other resources available:

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The IRS also has a wide range of resources to help you, or you can turn to a tax professional to help you file if you choose not to file yourself.

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