The old saying, “Nothing is certain in life but death and taxes,” resonates with everyone come April. This is because Americans — at least those who earn income and are law-abiding — tend to pay a fair amount in taxes when filing their state and federal tax returns. According to a 2016 GOBankingRates study, the typical tax bill for the average American during the tax season comes out to $10,116.
But, of course, this number fluctuates widely. Your tax bracket, your tax deductions and your location can all influence how much you actually pay the IRS in taxes.
