TEXAS — Tax Day is looming and residents in some states, such as Texas, will have to pay more than others in yearly taxes. Unfortunately for Texans, a new study shows the Lone Star State has the 10th highest tax rates in the U.S., according to a study from WalletHub.

This year’s tax filing deadline is April 15. Here's what you need to know about tax rates in Texas before you file.

The average U.S. household pays nearly $11,000 in federal income taxes annually, but this differs for each state when it comes to state and local taxes.

Texans have the perk of not being required to pay income tax. But, they end up spending 1.63% of their income on real estate taxes, which are some of the highest in the U.S., according to WalletHub.

By the numbers

The effective state & local tax rates on a median U.S. household is 12.55% for Texans, while the annual state & local taxes are $9,483. The percent difference between the state (Texas) and U.S. tax average is 14.84%. And the annual state & local taxes on a median state household are $8,643 for Texans.

According to the study, the state with the highest overall tax rates in the U.S. is Illinois, which has an effective state and local tax rate of 16.51%. The state that enjoys the lowest overall tax rates is Alaska, with an effective state & local tax rate of 6.73%.

The study also found that red states imposed lower taxes than blue states.

For help filing your taxes, including tips on deductions you may qualify for, the United Way of Texas offers free tax help through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.