Louisiana Makes the List of Best / Worst States For Tax Help

Tax deadline day is rapidly approaching and according to statistics, every year fewer and fewer Americans are doing their taxes themselves. But when it comes to getting help in preparing those returns, not all states are created equal. And, sadly, our home state ranks in the bottom five.

In order to identify the geographical sweet spots for tax assistance across the USA, personal finance website WalletHub compared the 50 states plus the District of Columbia in various metrics– ranging from the number of available accountants to average salaries.

Best States For Tax Help

1) North Dakota

2) Massachusetts

3) District of Columbia

4) Minnesota

5t) Colorado

5t) Connecticut

Worst States For Tax Help

1) Idaho

2) Arkansas

3) Mississippi

4) North Carolina