No one likes Tax Day, except for accountants and Uncle Sam. Tax Day 2022 figures to be especially messy, too, with many people still reeling from the economic impact of COVID-19. But even with the continued difficulties of the pandemic, there will be a Tax Day this year as always, proving that taxes truly are among the few things in life that are unavoidable. Tax Day falls on April 18 this year.
Although we experience Tax Day firsthand each year, there’s still plenty for most taxpayers to learn. WalletHub explored this unique occasion from top to bottom in search of the most interesting, revealing Tax Day fun facts out there. You can check out what we found in the infographic below, followed by a Q&A with a panel of tax experts. And if you’ve yet to file, make sure to check out WalletHub’s last-minute tax tips.
Tax Day Facts for 2022:
- Americans spend 6.1 billion hours doing taxes each year. The average person spends 13 hours and $240 completing their 1040.
- 90% of tax returns are expected to be filed electronically. The average refund in 2022 is $3,473, as of 2/25/2022.
- The IRS received a record number of over 1,500 calls per second during the 2021 filing season. Only 11% of calls received live assistance, with hold times averaging about 23 minutes.
Ask the Experts
Taxes, and our obligations with respect to them, are almost like living, breathing entities. The dynamics are in constant flux, which means we can never stop learning about the process. With that in mind, we posed the following questions to a panel of tax experts in search of a greater understanding of how to successfully navigate this treacherous time of year. You can check out their bios and responses below.
- How is Tax Day 2022 different from past years?
- Has the amount of time and money spent on preparing tax returns changed in recent years? What are some tips for reducing time and money spent?
- What measures can be taken to ease the burden on taxpayers with difficulties in meeting tax reporting or payment obligations?
Ask the Experts
James S. Eustice Visiting Professor of Taxation; Director, International Tax Program – New York University School of Law
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JD, LL.M., MBA – Director of Accountancy, School of Business – Eastern Illinois University
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Ph.D., CPA (MS) – Assistant Professor of Accounting – Winthrop University, College of Business Administration
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Retired Associate Professor of Accountancy – Hope College
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Ellison Capers Palmer, Sr. Endowed Chair in Tax Law – Mercer University
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Professor of Law, McGrath North Mullin & Kratz Chair in Business Law – Creighton University School of Law and Senior Affiliated Scholar, Institute for Economic Inquiry, Heider College of Business
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