BOSTON (WHDH) - A new study has pinpointed the 10 counties that receive the highest average tax refund checks in Massachusetts.
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SmartAsset, a financial technology company, says it divided the total amount of money refunded by the Internal Revenue Service by the number of refunds given out to residents in each county.
For a detailed look at how places in Massachusetts compared, check out the table below:
| Rank | County | Number of Taxpayers that Receive Refunds | Average Tax Amount Refunded | Number of Taxpayers that Owe Taxes | Average Tax Amount Owed | Taxes Refunded Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norfolk, MA | 248,650 | $3,325 | 85,880 | $9,575 | 49.02 |
| 2 | Middlesex, MA | 553,080 | $3,101 | 200,750 | $8,210 | 42.01 |
| 3 | Plymouth, MA | 199,290 | $3,008 | 54,480 | $6,973 | 39.13 |
| 4 | Nantucket, MA | 4,500 | $3,006 | 2,690 | $9,748 | 39.08 |
| 5 | Essex, MA | 298,380 | $2,983 | 84,340 | $7,049 | 38.35 |
| 6 | Suffolk, MA | 296,910 | $2,969 | 74,510 | $7,026 | 37.89 |
| 7 | Worcester, MA | 314,320 | $2,864 | 76,550 | $5,342 | 34.63 |
| 8 | Hampden, MA | 178,310 | $2,790 | 34,870 | $4,386 | 32.31 |
| 9 | Bristol, MA | 219,850 | $2,756 | 47,850 | $4,979 | 31.25 |
| 10 | Dukes, MA | 6,480 | $2,706 | 3,730 | $6,695 | 29.70 |
Earlier this year, tax day has been moved to July 15 to accommodate filers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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