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Why are some states’ sale taxes higher than others?

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When you sell across multiple states – or even within various localities in a single state – one striking observation emerges: the consistent inconsistency of sales tax rates. The federal income tax has just seven brackets to cover the whole span of what somebody can make.

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Monthly State Sales and Use Tax Update

TaxConnex

Tennessee has become yet another state to beat expected tax revenues. The growth rate for all Tennessee taxes in August was 22.11 Sales tax revenues and state corporate tax receipts (franchise and excise taxes) both posted substantial growth. In Georgia , tax collections were up 12.7%

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How SUI and State Income Taxes Affect Small Businesses

CPA Practice

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 SIT Tax?

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What’s new for state sales and use taxes

TaxConnex

The legislation wouldn’t alter local city or county sales tax. Sales tax relief isn’t being proposed everywhere though. Kentucky is considering gradually eliminating its individual income tax in favor of a broader sales tax. South Dakota has rejected a proposal to cut the state sales tax by a half a percent.

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Top 10 States for Credits and Incentives Opportunities

Cherry Bekaert

However, all job creation incentives typically require: 1) A minimum net job increase 2) Maintained jobs 3) Operations in certain industries or activities Jobs Tax Credits may be claimed on a retroactive basis in Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia in any open tax years. taxable wages for up to 15 years.

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California and New York Are Losing More Residents to Low-Tax States, IRS Says

CPA Practice

After all, if $3,729 of your annual salary goes to state income tax, moving to a state that doesn’t tax income could potentially save you nearly $75,000 over 20 years. Tennessee, Texas, and Florida are among the most commonly moved-to states, and it just so happens that these states don’t tax income.

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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. 26 in Tennessee. 22, 2024, in Alabama; Sept. 23 in Florida; Sept.