A new report from personal finance company WalletHub report shows Iowans can feel a little relief with Tax Day just over two weeks away, as Iowa ranked ninth overall for taxpayer return on investment (ROI) in 2025 among all 50 states. The study evaluates how efficiently state governments deliver services relative to tax burdens. WalletHub analyzed 29 metrics across five categories: education, health, safety, economy, and infrastructure/pollution. Results were weighted to adjust for the wide disparities in state tax rates. Iowa scored particularly high in health, ranking fifth while placing 19th in education, 13th in safety, 15th in economy, and 14th in infrastructure/pollution. The report highlights where taxpayers get the most, or least, bang for their buck as frustrations over taxes simmer nationwide. A February study from WalletHub found Iowa has the 10th highest property taxes in the nation. New Hampshire, Florida, and South Dakota were ranked as the states with the best taxpayer ROI, while New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska ranked as the worst. For the full report, follow the link included below.
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