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

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Sports betting is illegal in Alabama, Alaska, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Remember that, like the federal government, most states tax income (including gambling winnings), although some states don’t allow deductions for gambling losses.

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Why a Wealth Tax Would Be Horrible for American Taxpayers

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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. Wealthy in rural Oklahoma might be just getting by in Miami. Who decides who’s wealthy and who isn’t?

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ARPA Close-up: COBRA Premium Subsidy

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The federal government will be funding continuing coverage with employers claiming the reimbursement as a payroll tax credit, much like under ARRA, through Form 941. The length of state mini-COBRA eligibility varies from as little as 63 days in Oklahoma or up to 36 months in New York. in February. in South Dakota to a high of 9.2%

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Employer Vaccine Mandates, Worker Refusals, and Unemployment Benefits

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The Hawaii Unemployment Insurance Division has told Thomson Reuters that every claim for unemployment insurance benefits is examined individually on a case-by-case basis, therefore, the Division could not issue a general statement about eligibility for benefits. . Proposed legislation ( L. West Virginia.

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How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden

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The following is how the states rank by overall tax burden, with No. 1 being the highest and No. The following is how the states rank by overall tax burden, with No. 1 being the highest and No. The following is how the states rank by overall tax burden, with No. 1 being the highest and No.

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How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden

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The following is how the states rank by overall tax burden, with No. 1 being the highest and No. The following is how the states rank by overall tax burden, with No. 1 being the highest and No. The following is how the states rank by overall tax burden, with No. 1 being the highest and No.

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How Small Retailers Can Handle Sales Tax on Shipping: State-by-State Guide

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Hawaii : Hawaii’s general excise tax (GET) is a privilege tax imposed on business activity in Hawaii. Oklahoma : Separately stated shipping and handling charges are exempt in Oklahoma, whether the contents of the package are taxable or exempt. Should you charge sales tax on items shipped out of state?

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