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IRS Says State Issued Stimulus Payments are Not Taxable

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This means that people in the following states do not need to report these state payments on their 2022 tax return: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

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IRS Shoots Down Rumors of More Stimulus Checks

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Three rounds of stimulus checks—known officially as Economic Impact Payments—were sent by the federal government to income tax filers between March 2020 and March 2021 as a way to offset some of the hardships of the COVID pandemic. “There is no fourth round of [stimulus checks] from the Treasury Department,” he said.

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Here Are the 2024 Amounts for Three Family Tax Credits

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So, while you might already know about the 2023 child tax credit and other family tax breaks for the current year, here is what you can expect for the 2024 tax year ( for income tax returns normally filed in early 2025 ). How much is the 2024 child tax credit? resident alien during the tax year.

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What’s new in sales tax?

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Five states follow with 4% rates: Alabama, Georgia, Hawaii, New York and Wyoming. South Dakota cut its state sales tax rate from 4.5% effective July, the most recent statewide rate reduction since New Mexico trimmed its sales tax rate from 5.125% to 5% in July 2022. Tax breaks galore.

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Sales tax and accounting services

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It’s that time of year again when everyone suddenly thinks about preparing their income taxes. But does tax preparation incur sales taxes – and if it does, where and how? Several states levy their sales tax or its equivalent on services, among them Hawaii (which has a general excise tax, or GET), and New Mexico.

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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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5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes

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Some key factors to evaluate include: Tax rates Tax rates vary widely across states. Some states have higher corporate income tax rates, while others offer lower rates or no tax at all. Property tax rates can vary significantly, impacting the cost of owning or leasing business space.