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Judge Rules on Michigan Income Tax Cut

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via TNS) A temporary cut to Michigan’s income tax will not be made permanent under a judge’s ruling this week. Michigan Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher ruled Thursday, Dec. 21 the income tax rate can revert back to a default 4.25% on Jan. By Rose White, mlive.com. The ruling sides with Gov.

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Michigan Expects $9B Budget Surplus, May Cut Income Taxes

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State treasury officials estimate Michigan government will see a $9.2 billion surplus at the end of this fiscal year, increasing the likelihood that all that cash could trigger a permanent cut in the state income tax. Michigan’s fiscal year runs from Oct. By Alyssa Burr, mlive.com (via TNS).

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His? Hers? Whose Name is Usually First on Joint Income Tax Returns?

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Does the order of names on your joint federal income tax return reveal significant things about you and your partner? A recent study suggests the answer could be yes—that tax return name order may hold some clues about social norms and beliefs. Income tax returns: Who’s on first?

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. Social Security Tax : Employers and employees each contribute 6.2%

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Michigan Gets IRS Tax Extension to June 17 Due to Storms

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Due to severe storms in August 2023, individuals and business taxpayers in some Michigan counties have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the the Internal Revenue Service has announced. Quarterly estimated income tax payments normally due on Sept.

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Some States Are Looking to Abolish Property Taxes Entirely

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By Zina Hutton, Governing (TNS) No one likes paying taxes and property taxes are always the least popular. Some lawmakers are now looking to eliminate them entirely, with anti-tax initiatives also being proposed for this year’s ballots. But prices seem to have risen everywhere, which has led to increased property taxes.

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Sales tax and nonprofits

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Nonprofits are often thought to be exempt from sales taxes, but is that correct? Other stats say more than 2 million charities exist that are tax-exempt according to Internal Revenue Service rules. Are non-profits exempt from sales tax obligations? These same organizations are not necessarily exempt from sales tax.

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