Accounting Today

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Without an income tax, Washington has one of the most regressive tax systems in the U.S.

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CPA Practice

JULY 12, 2023

Inevitably, your clients with growing businesses will want to hire, so you’ll be better able to help them if you have a clear understanding of the differences between SUI (state unemployment insurance) and SIT (state income tax) and how they affect your clients’ businesses. What is SUI Tax? The federal tax rate is a flat 6%.

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 5, 2022

One reason might be tax law changes that raise tax rates. There have been discussions in Washington about raising the corporate federal income tax rate from its current flat 21%. There have also been discussions in Washington about raising individual federal income tax rates.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 2, 2025

Every new year brings a ton of developments in all varieties of tax. Sales tax driven by burgeoning eCommerce, dynamic kinds of nexus and a steam of new tech and products that jurisdictions see as lush sources of revenue again has more than its share of trends on tap for 2025. More tax in more states. Heres a look at a few.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service has given tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Washington state affected by wildfires that began on Aug. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. 15, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2023, and Jan.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Nonprofits are often thought to be exempt from sales taxes, but is that correct? Other stats say more than 2 million charities exist that are tax-exempt according to Internal Revenue Service rules. Are non-profits exempt from sales tax obligations? These same organizations are not necessarily exempt from sales tax.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) NBA finals Game 2 is in the books, and many people who tuned in to see the Miami Heat tie the series with the Denver Nuggets are probably not wondering what a jock tax is. But the NBA Finals—and other sporting events—are connected to taxes in a big way. What is the jock tax?

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CPA Practice

MAY 8, 2023

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Given the economy, many people are looking to save money where they can. Reducing taxes is one way to cut costs, and sometimes moving from a high-tax state to a low-tax state can eliminate thousands of dollars in expenses year after year.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The IRS has granted federal tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms in parts of Rhode Island. The relief includes extensions for various tax payment and filing deadlines. 2023 quarterly estimated income tax payments normally due on Jan.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 29, 2023

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The most expensive states for millionaires tax high earners at high rates. And if you fall into the top federal income tax bracket , the IRS will tax some of your earnings at the 37% rate.) The top income tax rate is 11%. 9% or higher).

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Withum

MARCH 7, 2022

The Washington State Superior Court on March 1, 2022 overturned a new law enacted last year to tax capital assets. The capital gains tax took effect on January 1, 2022. The Washington State’s Capital Gains Tax imposed a single tax rate of 7% would apply to all levels of such income that exceed the standard deduction of $250,000.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. Social Security Tax : Employers and employees each contribute 6.2%

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CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2024

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 15, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Midyear sales tax. The Tax Foundation released its “State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2023” report of the 45 states (and the District of Columbia) that collect statewide sales taxes and the 38 states where local sales taxes are collected.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, the Mega Millions winner will have to pay considerable federal taxes. The IRS takes federal tax “off the top.” But the winner then pays additional federal income taxes based on the tax rate tied to their federal tax bracket, which will be high due to the multi-billion-dollar payout. for a while.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

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MyIRSRelief

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

One of the most important things that a business must report is certain tax information for employment payroll on a quarterly and annual basis. They are required by the IRS to report the amount of 941/940 employment payroll taxes that have been either withheld from employees or what they owe to the government.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Since receiving funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has ramped up tax enforcement for millionaires, but data show the agency has yet to crack down on a separate set of wealthy non-filers. In the letter, Wyden refers to these non-filers as “wealthy tax cheats.”

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CPA Practice

APRIL 8, 2023

It’s almost March, and the 2023 tax filing season is well underway. If you haven’t filed your tax return yet and are wondering how long it may take to get your refund when you do file, you’re not the only one looking for the answer. Fortunately, most of the tax-related issues caused by the pandemic won’t affect taxpayers this season.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

What are the new tax rules for 529 plans? Under Section 126 of the act, the Internal Revenue Code is amended to allow tax-free rollovers from 529s into Roth IRAs under certain conditions. IRA contribution limits for the 2023 tax year are $6,500 for people under 50, and $7,500 for people 50 and older. The SECURE 2.0

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether the market is up or down, it’s always a good time to keep your taxes in mind and, more specifically, how you can put yourself in an advantageous position by keeping more of your own money in your pockets. When it comes to tax optimization, there are two common strategies: Roth conversions and tax-loss harvesting.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 21, 2023

By Joy Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Businesses that sell marijuana have a heavy federal income tax burden. They are taxed on their income but can’t write off most of their business expenses. Here is the main federal income tax implication. Look for more states to follow suit. _

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CPA Practice

JUNE 16, 2023

By Martin Schamis, CFP, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 is currently scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025, meaning significant changes are on the horizon for taxpayers. TCJA brought sweeping changes to the tax code for both businesses and individuals. million to $11.2 million to $11.2

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 30, 2023

Let’s talk about tax refunds… and when taxpayers might get theirs in 2023. This has been the top question we get for more than 10 years: “ When will I get my tax refund? ” Will the 2023 tax filing season be normal? These were also sometimes given as a credit on a taxpayer’s taxes, if they did not receive payment directly.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But not all search engines – or state tax websites – are created equal. What it’s like typing “sales tax” into that little rectangle with the magnifying glass on each state’s website? Here are first impressions from one-and-done searches for “sales tax” on the revenue site of each state. Connecticut Dept.

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Withum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The tax implications and overall economic impact will be felt throughout the league and the states in which they play. When it comes to state income taxes, professional athletes establish residency in one state and are taxed by each other state relative to the number of “duty days” they spend there.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Goralka, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) This cautionary tale is based upon the recent tax case of Estate of Hoensheid v Commissioner , TC Memo 2023-34. When owners of a company plan to sell their business, there is very often a desire to minimize the resultant income tax. The stock owned by the charity is sold tax free.

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MyIRSRelief

AUGUST 2, 2024

This dichotomy creates a complex tax landscape for cannabis businesses, particularly concerning compliance, audits, and the infamous Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Get professional tax help by calling our tax firm at 1-877-788-2937. Recordkeeping Good recordkeeping is essential for tax compliance.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 15, 2024

Nonprofit Tax Service by Mike Habib, EA Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in society, offering valuable services and advocacy. However, managing tax compliance can be a significant challenge due to the complex nature of tax laws and regulations. Get professional help by calling us at 1-877-78-TAXES [1-877-788-2937].

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Supreme Court has agreed to take up a lower court decision on taxation ( Moore v United States ) that could open or slam the door on a federal wealth tax, it’s worth a deep dive into just how terrible a wealth tax would be for American taxpayers. Second, no matter how it’s positioned, a wealth tax is not based on objective facts.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 3, 2023

But all the excitement and talk about Taylor’s appearance at an NFL game has also raised questions about what Eras Tour tickets have to do with taxes. So, to sort out some of the confusion, here’s what you need to know about how reselling concert tickets (not just those for Swift’s tour) might impact your tax bill.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Beach, EA, CFP, AWMA, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) For me, the dread of tax season truly arrives when I start receiving 1099s, W-2s, 1098s, etc., A tax puzzle emerges with, sometimes, very favorable, or very unfavorable, results. A tax puzzle emerges with, sometimes, very favorable, or very unfavorable, results.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 19, 2023

By Michael Aloi, CFP, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) I never recommend an investment solely for the tax benefits. If an investment makes sense as part of a diversified portfolio and can provide tax benefits, then it is a win-win. But it’s the tax advantages of real estate investment trusts that I want to focus on here.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 12, 2023

million people across the nation (state-by-state list below) have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2019 but face a July 17 deadline to submit their tax return. billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. The Internal Revenue Service says that nearly 1.5 The IRS estimates almost $1.5

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CPA Practice

JULY 5, 2023

The IRS says it “never initiates contact with taxpayers by email, text or social media regarding a bill or tax refund.” For example, the IRS says the scam letter states the deadline for filing tax refunds is October 17. Unclaimed tax refunds totaling about $1.5 All contents copyright 2023 The Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 12, 2023

The 2023 tax-filing season will open on Jan. 23—the day in which the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns, the agency said on Thursday. The IRS said it is expecting more than 168 million individual tax returns to be filed this year, with the majority of those returns coming before the April 18 tax deadline.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

What can be even more frustrating is when those examinations seem unevenly targeted to taxpayers with lower incomes. That’s been the case with the earned income tax credit (EITC), which has been the subject of recent controversy. (A Fewer IRS audits involving credits for taxpayers with lower incomes?

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