CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – With Tax Day looming large and sweeping tax reform passed in recent months, WalletHub has released its 2018 Taxpayer Survey as well as its yearly Tax Rates by State report in order to help people better understand this confusing time of year.

WalletHub’s Tax Rates by state report found that Tennessee has the sixth lowest tax rate in the country.

Tax Rates in Tennessee (1=Lowest; 25=Avg.):
• 6th – Overall Effective State & Local Tax Rate
• 6th – Income Tax
• 12th – Real-Estate Tax
• 1st – Vehicle Property Tax
• 43rd – Sales & Excise Taxes

2018 Taxpayer Survey
• Fewer than 4 in 10 people are happy with President Trump’s tax reforms. 69% of people think the reforms are better for corporations than consumers, and 67% think they benefit the rich more than the middle class.

• 90% of people think the government currently does not spend their tax dollars wisely.

• 30% of people say making a math mistake is their biggest Tax Day fear, edging out not having enough money (29%) atop the list.

• 37% of people would move to a different country for a tax-free future. 24% would get an “IRS” tattoo, 22% would switch political parties, and 15% would take a vow of celibacy.

• 29% of people like their in-laws more than the IRS, 13% prefer cold showers, and 9% would take a traffic jam.