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House Bill Proposes to End Social Security Tax for Retirees

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By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) A proposal to end federal tax on Social Security retirement benefits would provide relief for retirees as early as next year. That’s because, as the bill is worded, federal taxes on Social Security income would be eliminated beginning in 2025 (tax returns filed in early 2026).

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

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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. So, as we start tax season, here’s what you need to know about what your Super Bowl bet has to do with your tax return. Super Bowl 2024 is on Sunday, Feb. Usually, the payer (e.g.,

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How Biden’s Marijuana Shift Could Impact Taxes

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Of course, this decision has its critics, but it’s worth noting that the change would also impact federal income tax breaks for many cannabis businesses. State cannabis tax However, some states have taken steps to alleviate this burden by decoupling from 280E.

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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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Key State Tax Changes for 2024

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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.

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Sales and Use Tax Updates from February

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In one of the biggest developments, the two remaining states with a sales tax that don’t require online (or otherwise remote) businesses to collect and remit tax – Florida and Missouri – may be inching toward instituting post- Wayfair nexus requirements and sales tax obligations. in 2020 but it failed.

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What’s Hot on Checkpoint for Federal & State Tax Professionals?

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In this edition, we take a look at the recently enacted corporate alternative (book) minimum tax; new elections to convert credits to cash or tax payments; changes to the electric vehicle credit; recent legislation in Kansas, Kentucky, and Missouri; and state taxation of forgiven student loans. Not yet a subscriber?