Tax season is quickly approaching once again.
For the sixth consecutive year SmartAsset has released its study on the Places With the Lowest Tax Burden. The study analyzed data on income, sales, property and fuel taxes in each county to find the places with the lowest overall tax burden.
Check out the table below to see how the top counties in North Carolina stacked up:
| Rank | County | Income Tax | Sales Tax | Property Tax | Fuel Tax | Tax Burden Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graham, NC | $10,560 | $1,175 | $649 | $125 | 73.84 |
| 2 | Swain, NC | $10,560 | $1,175 | $583 | $322 | 72.88 |
| 3 | Avery, NC | $10,560 | $1,175 | $674 | $307 | 72.33 |
| 4 | Bertie, NC | $10,560 | $1,175 | $675 | $313 | 72.28 |
| 5 | McDowell, NC | $10,560 | $1,175 | $651 | $381 | 71.95 |
| 6 | Clay, NC | $10,560 | $1,175 | $773 | $291 | 71.72 |
| 7 | Alleghany, NC | $10,560 | $1,175 | $757 | $314 | 71.67 |
| 8 | Jones, NC | $10,560 | $1,218 | $724 | $322 | 71.53 |
| 9 | Macon, NC | $10,560 | $1,175 | $768 | $335 | 71.44 |
| 10 | Robeson, NC | $10,560 | $1,218 | $748 | $313 | 71.43 |
For more information on the study, including the methodology and interactive map, check here: https://smartasset.com/taxes/