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New Washington State Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses

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The state’s Supreme Court recently upheld a controversial capital gains tax , which has been re-challenged in court and could be on the state’s ballot in November for potential repeal. Will other states, like California, implement similar initiatives involving payroll tax deductions? What is long-term care?

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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

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By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) A proposal to end federal tax on Social Security retirement benefits would provide relief for retirees as early as next year. That’s because, as the bill is worded, federal taxes on Social Security income would be eliminated beginning in 2025 (tax returns filed in early 2026).

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Going, Going…Gone: Will Medicare Tax Liability Strike Out Shohei Ohtani’s Annual Salary?

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The benefit to the Dodgers under this agreement is that under the MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, the calculation of the luxury tax under a deferred agreement is based on the present value of the contract and therefore the Dodgers would save annually $24 million of his annual $70 million salary towards the luxury tax threshold.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Deferred Compensation Comes With Shocking Tax Obligations

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The benefit to the Dodgers under this agreement is that under the MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, the calculation of the luxury tax under a deferred agreement is based on the present value of the contract and therefore the Dodgers would save annually $24 million of his annual $70 million salary towards the luxury tax threshold.

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Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Businesses

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Eligible taxpayers with an average of $50 million or less in gross receipts over the previous three years may claim the federal R&D tax credit against their alternative minimum tax liability. Pass-through entities may want to consider recognizing gains in 2020 that may have otherwise been recognized in early 2021. California.

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Conservatives’ Budget Plan Renews Battle Over Social Security Benefits, Tax Cuts

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He said those now aged 59 would see an increase in the retirement age of three months per year beginning in 2026. Cline said the group has proposed gradually raising the Social Security retirement age, but not for current retirees or those nearing retirement. The retirement age would reach 69 for those who turn 62 in 2033.

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