Special Report

States With the Largest Average Tax Refund

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25. Pennsylvania
> Average federal tax refund: $3,055
> Median household income: $63,463 (23rd highest)
> Federal tax collections per capita: $11,090 (14th highest)
> Pct. filings receiving refunds: 51.7% (9th most)

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24. Colorado
> Average federal tax refund: $3,067
> Median household income: $77,127 (9th highest)
> Federal tax collections per capita: $10,412 (16th highest)
> Pct. filings receiving refunds: 43.0% (4th fewest)

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23. Nevada
> Average federal tax refund: $3,070
> Median household income: $63,276 (24th highest)
> Federal tax collections per capita: $7,717 (15th lowest)
> Pct. filings receiving refunds: 50.6% (15th most)

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22. Arkansas
> Average federal tax refund: $3,081
> Median household income: $48,952 (3rd lowest)
> Federal tax collections per capita: $10,131 (18th highest)
> Pct. filings receiving refunds: 50.9% (12th most)

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21. Mississippi
> Average federal tax refund: $3,087
> Median household income: $45,792 (the lowest)
> Federal tax collections per capita: $3,788 (the lowest)
> Pct. filings receiving refunds: 55.6% (4th most)

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