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New Washington State Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) There’s another new tax in the state of Washington. 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. Is long-term care insurance tax deductible?

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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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Shohei Ohtani’s Deferred Compensation Comes With Shocking Tax Obligations

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While, baseball does not have a salary cap, this payment would have counted towards 30% of Major League Baseball’s (“MLB”) Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) threshold. The CBT, often called a luxury tax, was designed by baseball to discourage teams from accumulating player salaries more than the luxury tax thresholds.

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

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While, baseball does not have a salary cap, this payment would have counted towards 30% of Major League Baseball’s (“MLB”) Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) threshold. The CBT, often called a luxury tax, was designed by baseball to discourage teams from accumulating player salaries more than the luxury tax thresholds.

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

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By David Lerman, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) The largest bloc of House conservatives offered up a fiscal blueprint Wednesday that promises to balance the federal budget in seven years, make GOP tax cuts permanent, and slash domestic spending. Tax cuts The budget plan also offers what its backers say would be a $5.1

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Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Businesses

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In the last few months of the year, it is important to consider year-end tax planning opportunities, as many may provide both immediate and long-lasting financial benefits. We have compiled a checklist of additional actions based on current tax rules that may help you save tax dollars if you act before year-end.