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Arkansas Inflation Relief Drops Top State Individual Income Tax Rate to 4.9%, Lowest in State History 

Patriot Software

Arkansas residents, this one’s for you. Governor Hutchinson recently signed legislation to immediately lower the state’s top individual tax rate and provide tax credits to low- and middle-income taxpayers. Read on about this recent Arkansas inflation relief. What is the […] READ MORE.

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Arkansas Storm Victims Get Tax Deadline Extension to July 31

CPA Practice

Individuals and households that reside or have a business in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties in Arkansas now have until July 31, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service has announced.

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The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

ThomsonReuters

As an accountant, understanding state tax considerations for various sources of retirement income — including pensions, Social Security benefits, 401(k) and IRA distributions, Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs), and military retirement income — is crucial in helping your clients minimize their tax liability and make the most of their golden years.

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IRS to Mail Taxpayers in Disaster Areas CP14CL Notices

CPA Practice

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The IRS, after confusing millions of California taxpayers with tax balance-due notices in May and June, will send follow-up letters to people in states that received extra time to file their federal income tax returns due to severe weather events. 16, 2023 to file.

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What’s new in sales tax?

TaxConnex

Among highlights: In some cases, local sales taxes exceed state rates. The five states with the highest average combined state and local sales tax rates are Tennessee (9.548%), Louisiana (9.547%), Arkansas (9.44%), Washington (9.4%) and Alabama (9.24%). California has the highest statewide sales tax rate, at 7.25%.

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$1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds from 2019 Set to Expire in July 2023, Says IRS

CPA Practice

By missing out on filing a tax return, people stand to lose more than just their refund of taxes withheld or paid during 2019. Many low- and moderate-income workers may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC helps individuals and families whose incomes are below certain thresholds in 2019.

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Employer Payroll Tax Obligations When Employees Work Out-Of-State

Anders CPA

Below we dive into the state and unemployment tax responsibilities employers need to know. It’s important to remember an out-of-state employee will be considered an employee in the state in which they work , not the state in which the business is based or in which the employee lives.