TAX DAY 2024: WHICH CITIES PROCRASTINATE THE MOST ON TAX FILING?

To determine where Americans drag their feet the most when it comes to filing their taxes, our analysis focused on search volume related to late tax filing in more than 170 cities with a population of 150,000 or more.

In the overall ranking, Florida stands out with four cities securing positions in the top 10 for Tax Day procrastination. Orlando was ranked No. 2, while Fort Lauderdale ranked No. 4, Miami ranked No. 5, and Hollywood came in at No. 9.

Among the top 50 cities, Florida and California cities dominate the list. California has six cities within the top 50, while Florida has five. Elsewhere, three Colorado cities cracked the top 50, including Lakewood (No. 8), Denver (No. 20), and Fort Collins (No. 27).

Washington also had a notable presence for procrastination, with three cities among the top 50, including Seattle (No. 19), Vancouver (No. 21), and Tacoma (No. 24).