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California and New York Are Losing More Residents to Low-Tax States, IRS Says

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Reducing taxes is one way to cut costs, and sometimes moving from a high-tax state to a low-tax state can eliminate thousands of dollars in expenses year after year. Over 700,000 individuals fled California’s high taxes in favor of other states with lower taxes. New York lost more than 23,000 residents and over $1.6

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The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

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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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How to File Income Tax Return: Tax Filing Preparation Guide 2022

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For e-commerce business owners, income tax filing season marks the start of a highly stressful time. Among the taxes that e-commerce businesses need to file, income tax is the most common one. To help you meet the income tax filing season fully armed and prepared, we have compiled a step-by-step guide.

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What’s new for state sales and use taxes

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The legislation wouldn’t alter local city or county sales tax. Sales tax relief isn’t being proposed everywhere though. Kentucky is considering gradually eliminating its individual income tax in favor of a broader sales tax. South Dakota has rejected a proposal to cut the state sales tax by a half a percent.

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Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Fraudulent Tax Preparers

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In December 2022, Eunice Salley, a Chicago tax preparer, was sentenced to seven years in prison for filing false income tax returns on behalf of her tax preparation clients seeking more than $1 million in fraudulent refunds. They were ordered to pay approximately $5.2 million in restitution. million in restitution.

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

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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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Fiduciary tax 101

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As we know, governments collect taxes to fuel economic growth and fund investments in infrastructure, human capital, as well as the provision of services for individuals and businesses. This also extends to the income an individual receives after their death, which is subject to income tax. What is fiduciary tax?

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