Texas Tax DataUpdated 2024-05-15

Houston vs Dallas: IRS Tax Debt Comparison

Houston metro has 45,000+ active tax liens compared to Dallas's 48,000+, but Houston shows higher average debt ($29,800 vs $28,200) due to energy sector concentration. Dallas has 12% higher Offer in Compromise acceptance rates, while Houston shows 18% higher installment agreement usage.

Key Data Points

Active Tax Liens
Houston Metro45,000+
Dallas Metro48,000+
-6.3% change
Average Tax Debt
Houston Metro$29,800
Dallas Metro$28,200
+5.7% change
OIC Acceptance Rate
Houston Metro14.2%
Dallas Metro15.9%
-10.7% change
Installment Agreement Rate
Houston Metro42.1%
Dallas Metro35.7%
+17.9% change

Trend Visualization

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Key Insights

  • 1Houston's energy sector creates higher individual debt amounts but more income volatility
  • 2Dallas's corporate relocation boom bringing high-income taxpayers with complex situations
  • 3Houston taxpayers more likely to use installment agreements due to income fluctuation
  • 4Dallas shows higher OIC acceptance due to more stable income documentation

Methodology

Data compiled from IRS Data Book 2023, Texas Comptroller statistics, and county recorder lien filings. Metro areas defined by Census Bureau MSA boundaries.

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