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The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

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As an accountant, understanding state tax considerations for various sources of retirement income — including pensions, Social Security benefits, 401(k) and IRA distributions, Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs), and military retirement income — is crucial in helping your clients minimize their tax liability and make the most of their golden years.

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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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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). The EITC helps individuals and families whose incomes are below certain thresholds in 2019.

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A List of the 10 Worst Property Taxes By States

LyfeAccounting

We’ll do this in a countdown way up to the state with the highest tax rates. Top 10 Worst Property Taxes By States. Rhode Island. The top 10 on the list of states with the worst tax rates is Rhode Island. Nebraska’s property tax rates are even higher than New York’s, coming in at 1.73%.

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Employer Payroll Tax Obligations When Employees Work Out-Of-State

Anders CPA

Below we dive into the state and unemployment tax responsibilities employers need to know. It’s important to remember an out-of-state employee will be considered an employee in the state in which they work , not the state in which the business is based or in which the employee lives.

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How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden

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Unlike tax rates, which vary widely based on an individual’s circumstances, tax burden measures the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes, according to WalletHub. Maine has the highest property tax burden, while Alabama has the lowest. 1 being the highest and No.

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How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden

CPA Practice

Unlike tax rates, which vary widely based on an individual’s circumstances, tax burden measures the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes, according to WalletHub. Maine has the highest property tax burden, while Alabama has the lowest. 1 being the highest and No.

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

ThomsonReuters

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.