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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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IRS Cautions Tax Pros About New EFIN Email Scam

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The IRS warned that scammers are posing as tax software providers and requesting EFIN documents from tax professionals under the guise of a required verification to transmit tax returns. Alaska │7 a.m. Alaska │8 a.m. Alaska │9 a.m. Alaska │10 a.m. Alaska │10 a.m. Pacific│8 a.m.

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Betting on the Super Bowl? Don’t Forget About Taxes

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However, if you are among the 68 million people expected to place bets on the big game, you need to know that taxes are part of the equation. So, as we start tax season, here’s what you need to know about what your Super Bowl bet has to do with your tax return. Super Bowl 2024 is on Sunday, Feb. Usually, the payer (e.g.,

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

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State income taxes. Business income taxes. Local income taxes. Assessment tax return and short tax return. Income tax deadlines. Income tax extension: when is the last day to file income tax? Federal income tax brackets 2021 vs IRS income tax brackets 2022.

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Oct. 16, 2023, is Deadline for Millions Who Filed Tax Extensions; But Many Get More Time Due to Disasters

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These areas include: Taxpayers affected by flooding in Illinois and Alaska. 24, 2024, to file various individual and business tax returns. They typically have 180 days after they leave the combat zone to file returns and pay any taxes due. They have until Oct. 31, 2023, to file. They have until Nov.

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IRS Says State Issued Stimulus Payments are Not Taxable

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The IRS has determined that in the interest of sound tax administration and other factors, taxpayers in many states will not need to report these payments on their 2022 tax returns. Alaska is in this group as well, but please see below for more nuanced information.

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Navigating the Complexities of Sales Tax in the Ever-Changing Landscape of Online Selling (part 2)

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Since, every state with a statewide sales tax (and countless localities, especially in places like California and Alaska ) has enacted economic nexus laws, meaning e-commerce vendors of products and, increasingly, services must collect and remit sales tax and file sales tax returns with individual states.

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