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Sales Tax Updates: What’s new in sales tax for April?

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. A bill that would raise the online sales tax in Alabama is progressing with state lawmakers. The current Alabama sales tax is 8% for online purchases, the same as for purchases at the state’s brick-and-mortar stores.

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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines Until May For Helene Victims

CPA Practice

The IRS on Tuesday announced disaster tax relief for all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, including the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia. 22, 2024, in Alabama; Sept. 23 in Florida; Sept. 24 in Georgia; Sept.

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IRS Provides Relief to Taxpayers Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Withum

The IRS issued a news release providing tax relief for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Helene. This includes the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, 41 counties in Florida, eight counties in Tennessee, and six counties and one city in Virginia.

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Alabama Tests Selfie Authentication To Fight Tax Fraud

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Identity company MorphoTrust USA looks to put a dent in tax fraud and theft by adding an additional layer of authentication security into the mix. The company recently announced a partnership with the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADR).

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Five Auburn Alumni Receive Award for Work to Advance Tax Prep Software

CPA Practice

Harbert College of Business and Justin Robinson from the College of Sciences and Mathematics , founded the Birmingham, Alabama-based company in 2018 and have grown it into a trusted service-based tax business.

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Friday Footnotes: Pokemon But Make It Tax; IRS Employees Get Their Jobs Back; PwC Severs Ties in Africa; | 4.4.25

Going Concern

Brown has attempted to recruit CPAs to Huntsville but finds that many professionals are drawn to larger cities like Nashville or Atlanta, unaware of the opportunities in North Alabama. Fewer people seem to be going into accounting because the degree sometimes takes longer, or they do not want to work the busy season schedule, Brown said.

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The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

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States with no tax on Social Security. In addition to the eight states above, plus New Hampshire, 39 states do not levy income tax on Social Security benefits. States with no tax on pensions. States with no tax on TSPs. Blog Taxes on retirement income: Help for accountants advising clients.