CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

This means that people in the following states do not need to report these state payments on their 2022 tax return: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

Rhode Island 131

Rhode Island South Carolina income tax Idaho 131

TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

West Virginia initiated the first official statewide sales tax, and during the Great Depression, 25 states introduced sales taxes to bolster tax coffers hammered by the bad economy. Mississippi introduced their sales tax in 1930, followed by many others (including Hawaii, which didn’t even become a state until 1959).

West Virginia 130

West Virginia Sales Rhode Island Tax 130

ThomsonReuters

APRIL 25, 2024

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.

South Dakota 52

South Dakota Rhode Island New Hampshire Wyoming 52

TaxConnex

MARCH 1, 2022

It’s that time of year again when everyone suddenly thinks about preparing their income taxes. But does tax preparation incur sales taxes – and if it does, where and how? Several states levy their sales tax or its equivalent on services, among them Hawaii (which has a general excise tax, or GET), and New Mexico.

South Dakota 189

South Dakota Sales Tax West Virginia 189

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Massachusetts introduced a state-level wealth tax last year, and the legislatures in California , Connecticut , Hawaii , Illinois , Maryland , New York , Oregon and Washington have all seen wealth tax bills introduced this year. Second, no matter how it’s positioned, a wealth tax is not based on objective facts.

Tax 105

Tax income tax Hawaii Oklahoma 105

Anders CPA

MAY 23, 2023

Be aware that misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor with no reasonable basis for doing so can result in stiff punishment, including being held liable for employment taxes for that worker without the ability to access relief provisions. Several states also have paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs.

payroll tax 98

payroll tax payroll Rhode Island Tax 98

CPA Practice

APRIL 12, 2023

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.

Rhode Island 122

Rhode Island tax return Tax West Virginia 122