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Wayfair: Sales Tax and State Income Tax Implications

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Wayfair created enormous changes for businesses making remote sales into the states related to sales tax. Could Wayfair have also impacted the way you manage your state income tax obligations? Sales Tax Perspective. Yet, “substantial nexus” has never been strictly defined for sales tax or state income taxes.

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Indiana Owner of D.C.-area Tax Preparation Business Pleads Guilty to Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

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An Indiana woman pleaded guilty in federal court last Friday in the District of Columbia to conspiring to file false tax returns and related charges. According to court documents and statements made in court, Awett Tedla of Indianapolis was the owner and operator of Speedy Tax Services, L.L.C., and District Heights, Maryland.

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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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Ex-IRS Agent Accused of Filing Error-Filled Returns, Costing $42M in Lost Taxes

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TNS) A Kennewick tax preparer cost the United States $42 million in lost tax revenue between 2017 and 2020 after filing tax returns that were riddled with errors, fabrications and fraudulent entries, alleges the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice filed a civil complaint in Eastern Washington District U.S.

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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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10 Tax Forms Retirees Receive—And What They Mean

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Welcome to 1099-R, which captures all sorts of distributions that you will likely pay income tax on. A common exception to the income tax statement above is a direct rollover. That amount goes on Line 6a of your tax return (Form 1040). K-1: This is income passed through to those who hold interests in a business.

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