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West Virginia Income Tax Rates: Here’s What Changed for WV Withholding in 2023

Patriot Software

Are you an employer in West Virginia? If so, you might have heard about House Bill 2526, a 2023 law that significantly cut individual income tax rates. As a result, your West Virginia income tax withholding might look a little different. Employers are […] Read More

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

CPA Practice

These taxes fund social insurance programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment benefits. Here’s a quick breakdown of payroll taxes: Federal Income Tax Withholding : Employers must withhold federal income tax from employees’ wages based on their W-4 Forms and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines.

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Top 10 States for Credits and Incentives Opportunities

Cherry Bekaert

However, all job creation incentives typically require: 1) A minimum net job increase 2) Maintained jobs 3) Operations in certain industries or activities Jobs Tax Credits may be claimed on a retroactive basis in Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia in any open tax years. taxable wages for up to 15 years.

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Bidens Paid 23.7% Effective Federal Tax Rate in 2023

CPA Practice

By Justin Sink, Bloomberg News (TNS) President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid $146,629 in federal income taxes on a combined $619,976 in adjusted gross income in 2023—meaning the first family paid an effective federal income tax of 23.7%—according according to tax filings released by the White House.

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April 15 is Tax Deadline for 2024, But Some Taxpayers in These States Will Get More Time

CPA Practice

Also, individual states may or may not conform their state tax deadlines to the extended federal tax deadlines. Here’s a list of states with IRS tax deadline extensions for 2023 federal income tax returns (normally filed in early 2024) and other details you need to know if you’re in an impacted area. 10 to Sept.

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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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How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden

CPA Practice

Unlike tax rates, which vary widely based on an individual’s circumstances, tax burden measures the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes, according to WalletHub. Maine has the highest property tax burden, while Alabama has the lowest. 1 being the highest and No.