article thumbnail

Key State Tax Changes for 2024

CPA Practice

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) As we venture into the new year, 2024 brings a wave of changes in state taxes across the country. From gas taxes to property tax amendments and income tax cuts, being aware of these changes is crucial since state and local taxes are among the highest taxes most people pay.

Tax 128
article thumbnail

2023 in review: The year in sales tax

TaxConnex

No year’s ever dull in sales tax, and the pace has only accelerated in the five years since the Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision. As we start the new year, here’s a look back at some significant sales tax events from 2023. This year, multiple states introduced new sales tax exemptions, too.

Sales 232
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

CPA Practice

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The Kansas City Chiefs, making their second consecutive appearance, are set to play in Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. However, if you are among the 68 million people expected to place bets on the big game, you need to know that taxes are part of the equation. By Kelley R.

Gambling 122
article thumbnail

How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden

CPA Practice

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

article thumbnail

How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden

CPA Practice

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

article thumbnail

The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

ThomsonReuters

Navigating state taxes on retirement income is a critical aspect of financial planning for retirees. While federal tax rules apply uniformly across the country, state tax rules can vary widely. Jump to: • State tax on retirement income • Which states do not tax retirement income?

article thumbnail

What’s new in sales tax?

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Midyear sales tax. The Tax Foundation released its “State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2023” report of the 45 states (and the District of Columbia) that collect statewide sales taxes and the 38 states where local sales taxes are collected.

Sales 130