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Some States Are Looking to Abolish Property Taxes Entirely

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Some lawmakers are now looking to eliminate them entirely, with anti-tax initiatives also being proposed for this year’s ballots. Home prices have skyrocketed over the past few years, with prices in places like Idaho rising upward of 50%. In Idaho, that may largely be the result of remote work bringing more coastal transplants.

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

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States with legal sports betting Legal sports betting, including online betting, has expanded across the United States in the last few years. Supreme Court decision that allowed states to decide whether to legalize sports betting. The IRS expects you to report your winnings on your federal income tax return.

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$1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds from 2019 Set to Expire in July 2023, Says IRS

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27, 2023, providing legal guidance on claims made by the postponed deadline. 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).

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Midwest and Mountain West Saw Biggest Income Gains Over Last 4 Years

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Inflation-adjusted per capita incomes in Utah have grown by about 8% since 2019. Incomes in Colorado, Maine, Montana and Nebraska also grew by roughly that much. Incomes in Arizona, Idaho and Missouri increased by about 7%. The knocks to personal incomes affected state revenues.

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Are Interstate Telecommuters During COVID-19 a Sales Tax Liability for Your Company?

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The results of the Checkpoint Catalyst Survey of States’ Approach to Temporary Telecommuting survey show that the business tax consequences of COVID-19 telecommuting for companies large and small are unclear in most states. At issue in these circumstances is the concept of a tax nexus , or connection, with the state.