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What’s new in sales tax in 2025?

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Washington decided to add business activities to the definition of retail sales subject to sales tax effective Oct. Louisiana is no longer printing and mailing copies of the state sales tax return to businesses registered for sales tax, pivoting instead to all-electronic payment and filing options.

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IRS Commissioner Targets IRS Direct File for Cancellation

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“Long is committed to modernizing the IRS and providing a taxpayer experience that meets today’s expectations, which includes giving taxpayers transparency into the status of their tax returns and audits,” the statement said. What is Direct File?

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Billy Long Sworn in as 51st Commissioner of the IRS

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Mike Crapo, an Idaho Republican who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, called on Long to prioritize taxpayers. Crapo said his conversations with Long had assured him he would focus on improving taxpayer services and enforcing tax laws with fairness. I don’t want either one of that equation to be intimidated by the other side.”

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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. During a review, the IRS determined it will not challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster relief.

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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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million people across the nation (state-by-state list below) have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2019 but face a July 17 deadline to submit their tax return. billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. Need to file a 2019 tax return?

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IRS Expands Free File to 24 States

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For the 2025 tax filing season, Direct File will also be available in Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. It guides taxpayers through a series of questions to prepare their federal tax return step-by-step.

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Are Your Clients Compliant with Tangible Personal Property Taxes?

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There are a few other differences you should know : Real estate property does not necessitate filing a tax return; an assessor estimates the value of your property and sends you a notice detailing the valuation and taxable amounts. When it’s time to pay, you’ll receive a real property tax bill in the mail.