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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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IRS Direct File Launches for Low-Income Taxpayers in 12 States

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It’s back to regular IRS deadlines this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online for free. That sort of virtual hand-holding is similar to what you’d get by using commercial tax preparation software.

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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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Feds Charge 7 with $110 Million Tax Refund ID Theft Scheme

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Allegations include stealing identities of accountants, tax preparers, and taxpayers. Yusuff and others then allegedly registered with the IRS, posing as authorized agents of multiple taxpayers using stolen information relating to the taxpayers and their real tax preparers. The indictment was unsealed on March 13, 2023.

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What Happens if You Don’t Report Cryptocurrency on Taxes?

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Bitcoin Tax Rate: What You Need to Know As the popularity of cryptocurrency grows, so does the scrutiny of tax authorities. The Bitcoin tax rate depends on the holding period of the cryptocurrency and the taxpayer’s income tax bracket. Do You have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency gains?

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What Happens if You Don’t Report Cryptocurrency on Taxes?

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Bitcoin Tax Rate: What You Need to Know As the popularity of cryptocurrency grows, so does the scrutiny of tax authorities. The Bitcoin tax rate depends on the holding period of the cryptocurrency and the taxpayer’s income tax bracket. Do You have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency gains?

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Tax Benefits of S-Corporation: How Does a S-Corp Save Taxes?

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Note, that’s $9,180 more income, even after you take out Federal and State income taxes. In short, S-Corps can greatly reduce your self-employment tax obligation by only paying self-employment tax based on your salary and not on the total business income. Tax Benefits #2: Pass-through Taxation.

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