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

CPA Practice

Sports betting is illegal in Alabama, Alaska, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Gambling winnings tax If you are one of the millions to place a bet this year, you need to know that the IRS considers sports betting to be gambling. Usually, the payer (e.g.,

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The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

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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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Monthly Insights for Pass-Through Entity Tax: August 2023

Cherry Bekaert

The Alabama Department of Revenue will recognize elections timely made by eligible entities in the extension period as validly made by the due date for the 2022 tax year. Hawaii The Hawaii Department of Taxation issued Tax Information Release Notice 2023-01. Louisiana Louisiana House Bill No. House Bill No.

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Excise Tax versus Sales Tax

TaxConnex

Excise taxes vary widely from state to state, but in recent years states collecting the highest per-capita excise taxes include Vermont, Nevada, Hawaii, Minnesota, and Maryland. The lowest per-capita excise tax states have included South Carolina, Nebraska, Idaho, and Arizona.

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Tax-Free States? Pay No Income Tax in These 9 Tax-Friendly States!

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US taxpayers pay over $1 trillion in state income taxes every year. But what if you could pay $0 in state taxes? You can pay absolutely nothing in state taxes, just by packing up your bags and moving to a tax-free state. What are State Taxes? Top 10 States With The Highest Income. Oregon – 9.9%.

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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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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. It’s important to remember an out-of-state employee will be considered an employee in the state in which they work , not the state in which the business is based or in which the employee lives.