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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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What’s new in sales tax?

TaxConnex

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%. South Dakota cut its state sales tax rate from 4.5% Tax breaks galore.

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Monthly Insights for Pass-Through Entity Tax: August 2023

Cherry Bekaert

Pass-through entity taxes (PTET) are constantly changing on a state-by-state basis. How Alabama’s PTET Works Alabama’s PTET election is made by submitting Form PTE-E via “My Alabama Taxes” on or before the 15 th day of the third month following the close of the tax year. Louisiana Louisiana House Bill No.

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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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The 10 Best Property Taxes By States in 2021: Move Here to Save Money!

LyfeAccounting

Hawaii also has the second-highest income tax in the country coming in at 11%. That’s 11 times more than other states like F lorida and Texas who virtually have no income tax at all. Unlike Hawaii, Alabama has both low property taxes and low home values. So how is this even possible?

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The 10 States With the Lowest Property Taxes in 2021

LyfeAccounting

Hawaii also has the second-highest income tax in the country coming in at 11%. That’s 11 times more than other states like F lorida and Texas who virtually have no income tax at all. Unlike Hawaii, Alabama has both low property taxes and low home values. So how is this even possible?

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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. Wage Base is the maximum amount of wages per employee on which an employer owes state unemployment tax.