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What's new in May for state sales and use taxes

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States’ sales taxes account for almost 30% of state tax revenue, but most sales taxes are imposed on narrow and still-narrowing bases, according to a new report from the Tax Foundation. Sales taxes have become less neutral, less equitable, and less economically efficient over time,” the Foundation said.

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Tax Season to Start January 29, 2024

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April 15 tax filing deadline for most taxpayers For most taxpayers, the deadline to file their personal federal tax return, pay any tax owed or request an extension to file is Monday, April 15, 2024. Taxpayers living in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 17, 2024, due to the Patriot’s Day and Emancipation Day holidays.

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IRS Starts Accepting Returns and Extends Hours at Tax Assistance Centers

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“We’ve taken important steps to add more improvements to help taxpayers, ranging from expanded in-person hours, better online options and improved phone service.” The IRS reminds taxpayers the deadline to file a 2023 tax return and pay any tax owed is Monday, April 15, 2024.