State and Local Taxes
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‘Unpredictable’ Election Clouds Tax and Economic Policy View
Sanders May Bring His Populist Brand to Powerful Senate Finance Committee
Accountant Gets Jail Time For Charging $3 Million on New Jersey Employer’s Credit Card
New Jersey Joins IRS Direct File For 2025 Filing Season
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More CAS Firms Adding 1099 and W-9 Services
There’s a high demand for 1099 services, according to the 2022 CPA.com and AICPA PCPS Client Advisory Services (CAS) Benchmark Survey.
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Georgians Claimed Over $109 Million in Tax Deductions For ‘Unborn Dependents’
Georgia’s 2019 abortion law allows expectant parents to claim an embryo or fetus as a dependent on their taxes.
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How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden
Residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden, a WalletHub study found.
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Which States Cost the Most in Taxes Over a Lifetime?
New Jersey residents will pay the most in lifetime taxes, and people in West Virginia will pay the least, according to a Self Financial study.
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More Businesses Are Turning to Automation to Manage Tax on Purchases
More than half (53%) of respondents said one of their most significant challenges is that tax rules and rates are complex and subject to change.
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The Most Complex States for Personal Property Tax Compliance
Filing property tax returns is the first hurdle your company must overcome if you do business in any of the 37 states that tax tangible personal property.
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Some States Are Looking to Abolish Property Taxes Entirely
As property values surge, some state lawmakers are hoping to end the property tax. Doing so would not be cheap or easy.
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Let’s End Tax Break Giveaways for the Fat Cats of Pro Sports
Billions in tax-sheltered municipal bonds are sold to fund stadiums that enrich team owners while fueling federal deficits.