TaxConnex

JULY 1, 2025

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. A few states have taken steps to make life easier for those with sales tax obligations. Ohio has expanded its sales tax holiday this year to the entire first two weeks of August. Hot areas for sales tax. above trend in Wyoming to 0.2%

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 27, 2025

At the forefront is the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a high-profile legislative package that could redefine payroll tax policy by permanently extending key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and introducing new exemptions for overtime pay and employee tips. Beyond Capitol Hill, the U.S. The case, Ames v.

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Accounting Today

JULY 21, 2025

EDT 6 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Big rigged; fearsome foursome; NYPD blue; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Union City, Georgia: Truck driver Dantavious Jackson, 39, who operated a ghost tax prep business, has pleaded guilty to making claims for refunds of false pandemic-related employment tax credits.

Rhode Island

Going Concern

JANUARY 21, 2025

Relevant recent article (I just really like this headline ok): Ohio to the AICPA: Suck It, Losers A Tennessee accountant behaved badly : A Franklin Certified Public Accountant, has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering and tax fraud in a federal court. A no tax on tips bill is back. From Ted Cruz’s newsroom : U.S.

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CPA Practice

JULY 24, 2025

Before adjusting for seasonal factors, initial claims plummeted by more than 45,000, led by big states like New York and California, as well as in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio—which are home to car factories. With assistance from Chris Middleton. © 2025 Firmworks, LLC.

Technology

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this white paper, we break down the key federal payroll laws, explore important compliance insights, highlight the role of technology, and provide practical tips for maintaining compliance. federal payroll compliance is an ongoing process that requires vigilance and dedication.

payroll

CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2025

A tax credit in Trump’s signature law leaves states to sort out rules, funding, and oversight. These trends, combined with new federal tax credit, could fundamentally reshape the education funding landscape across state governments, experts say. ” The final law gives states wide discretion, he said.

Arizona

CPA Practice

JULY 10, 2025

1 Spot on CNBC’s Top States for Business List North Carolina bested Texas, Florida, Virginia and Ohio to finish No. 1 Spot on CNBC’s Top States for Business List North Carolina bested Texas, Florida, Virginia and Ohio to finish No. 1 on CNBC’s latest annual ranking of best states for business. Visit charlotteobserver.com.

North Carolina

TaxConnex

JULY 12, 2022

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The fee will apply when at least one item is subject to sales or use tax and the delivery is mailed, shipped or delivered by motor vehicle. its Sales Tax Bulletin No. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Indiana modified?its

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 14, 2022

If you have an employee in Ohio, you need to include the Ohio school district number on Form W-2. The Ohio Department of Taxation is requiring this change to help reduce the number of reporting errors on individual income tax returns. Form W-2 reporting requirement in Ohio […] READ MORE.

Ohio

CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) NBA finals Game 2 is in the books, and many people who tuned in to see the Miami Heat tie the series with the Denver Nuggets are probably not wondering what a jock tax is. But the NBA Finals—and other sporting events—are connected to taxes in a big way. What is the jock tax?

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

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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TaxConnex

APRIL 18, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. New sales taxes are progressing in some states but not all. Alaska, one of the few states still without a statewide sale tax, is considering one as it tries to close a projected revenue shortfall of $450 million heading into the next fiscal year.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But not all search engines – or state tax websites – are created equal. What it’s like typing “sales tax” into that little rectangle with the magnifying glass on each state’s website? Here are first impressions from one-and-done searches for “sales tax” on the revenue site of each state. Connecticut Dept.

Sales

CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2024

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.

Rhode Island

CPA Practice

APRIL 12, 2023

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. The Internal Revenue Service says that nearly 1.5 The IRS estimates almost $1.5

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Cherry Bekaert

AUGUST 10, 2023

Pass-through entity taxes (PTET) are constantly changing on a state-by-state basis. How Alabama’s PTET Works Alabama’s PTET election is made by submitting Form PTE-E via “My Alabama Taxes” on or before the 15 th day of the third month following the close of the tax year. Louisiana Louisiana House Bill No. House Bill No.

Alabama

CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

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.

Rhode Island

Cherry Bekaert

APRIL 22, 2024

individual states offer unique tax credits and negotiated incentives to attract or retain business operations. The credit may be used against income tax, and excess credit may be used against payroll withholding tax in certain situations. Throughout the U.S., The incentive amount varies by location and industry.

South Carolina

CTP

MARCH 30, 2023

At the end of 2018, to the dismay of the IRS and the Tax Court, the Second Circuit joined the First and Sixth in reversing the Tax Court’s decision in the Summa Holdings “substance over form” matter. The holding company would then get a refund on the income tax it had paid on the dividend from the DISC.

Ohio

CPA Practice

JULY 1, 2025

Lake is a Director of Tax Services at Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs, where she leads the firm’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. With experience in a Big 4 public accounting firms, a corporate tax department and as a state auditor, she understands the full range of tax issues most businesses face.

Technology

PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

The measure limits independent contractors and the self-employed to borrow up to two months of their pay based on their 2019 income tax return or $15,385, whichever is less, toward forgiveness. As a result, most of their receipts will constitute net income.”.

Ohio

ThomsonReuters

APRIL 25, 2024

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?

South Dakota

ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As a corporate tax professional, you know the complexities of complying with business taxation requirements. Your company may have to file corporate tax returns in multiple states and local jurisdictions, as well as with federal — and perhaps international — tax authorities. Does every corporation file income tax returns?

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Anders CPA

MAY 15, 2023

This changing employment landscape requires employers to reassess their payroll tax withholding processes to ensure you are withholding the proper amount of state, local and unemployment taxes from your employees’ wages. Below we dive into the state and unemployment tax responsibilities employers need to know.

payroll tax

CPA Practice

APRIL 25, 2024

The domestic sales tax landscape in the United States has been in a constant state of flux over the last decade. In fact, the 2023 Vertex End-of-Year Sales Tax Rates and Rules report shows that a total of 444 sales tax rate changes took place across all U.S. States continue to issue new fees, exemptions and tax holidays.

Sales

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

JUNE 20, 2023

By Laura Weiss, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) House Democrats’ latest proposal to expand the child tax credit includes a new feature: a $2,000 payment for newborn babies. The two parties have been battling over the tax benefit since before a larger version of it lapsed after 2021. who held a hearing last week on family and household tax benefits.

Tax

CPA Practice

AUGUST 26, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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CPA Practice

MAY 10, 2024

KSM Announces Appointments for Five New Leadership Roles Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM) recently announced the appointments of Erin Eberly, Jason Patch, Mike North, Mike Lee, and Jamie Ellis to newly created roles overseeing the firm’s tax, audit, and advisory practices, its industry groups, and its operations.

Tennessee

ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Many companies are discovering that this massive shift in work behavior may also have unforeseen tax implications. While businesses may focus on the potential for new income and activity tax liabilities, they should be aware that indirect tax responsibilities may be affected as well. In 2018, the U.S.

South Dakota

Withum

MARCH 27, 2024

Even though the House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 , including the reinstitution of immediate expensing for domestic research expenditures, in a staggering bipartisan vote of 357 to 70, it still remains unclear if the Senate can pass this crucial legislation.

Finance

CPA Practice

JULY 19, 2024

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Rhode Island

Going Concern

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Those falsely accused of fraud were subjected to quadruple penalties and collections techniques such as wage garnishment and seizure of income tax refunds. Deloitte said at that time it would offer free credit monitoring services to all PUA applicants in Ohio for a year.

Rhode Island

Cherry Bekaert

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If a refund check was received, void it, include a statement for “ERC withdrawal,” and return it with an explanation to Cincinnati Refund Inquiry Unit, PO Box 145500, Mail Stop 536 G, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45250. The IRS will send a letter telling you if the withdrawal was accepted or rejected.

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