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A history of sales tax

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All hail sales tax! Taxing certain goods dates back as far as 4,000 years. Ancient Egypt taxed cooking oil, for instance. The tax was levied on a product people had to buy and were forbidden to reuse (coincidentally, the Pharaoh had a monopoly on production). Later, Caesar Augustus boosted the rate to 4%.

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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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A List of the 10 Worst Property Taxes By States

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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. Like we said earlier, taxes may not always be a bad thing. So what’s going on?

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State Legislative Update: Tax Relief Opportunities and New Tax Obligations Enacted in 2022

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The Delaware legislature passed legislation that created the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program to provide resident, individual income taxpayers a one-time, retroactive, refundable income tax credit in the amount of $300. The tax credit is referred to as a “relief rebate.” Florida Sales Tax Holiday.

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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?

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In some states, for example, a single employee working in the state can trigger sales and use tax collection obligations for their employer, even if the company does not have any other physical presence in the state and its sales into the state do not trigger dollar or volume thresholds that would otherwise necessitate collection.