February 14, 2013
Ohio Governor wants tax on newspapers
Ohio Gov. John Kasich's new tax overhaul plan, which includes expanding sales taxes to services like tax preparation, accounting and legal services, would also apply sales taxes to newspapers.
February 14, 2013
The NFL and Taxes: Carolina Panthers seek state aid, want tax increase
Two North Carolina state lawmakers say any effort to raise Charlotte's prepared food tax to help upgrade Bank of America Stadium would require a vote by the public.
February 13, 2013
Illinois company gives employees ‘cost of government’ raises
What the government taketh away, one area company decided to replace.
February 12, 2013
States where sales taxes hit hardest
If you buy something in Oklahoma, the government is going to take a bigger bite than just about anywhere else in the nation, according to a Monday report from the Tax Foundation.
February 12, 2013
Pennsylvanians want private business alcohol sales
Pennsylvania voters want the state to privatize the sale of wine and liquor. That's the result of a new survey by the Commonwealth Foundation.
February 12, 2013
N. Dakota House votes against suspending state income tax
A bill in the North Dakota state legislature that would suspend the state's income tax has failed in committee.
February 11, 2013
Pennsylvania property tax, rent rebate program applications now available
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
February 9, 2013
Accounting firm moves from KC across river into Kansas, for tax incentives
A well-known Kansas City certified public accounting firm has relocated its offices and 22 employees to Leawood, lured by new Kansas incentives that eliminated personal income taxes on profits earned at what are called pass-through businesses.
February 6, 2013
State of Alabama to spend $5.2M on new payroll system
The Alabama Department of Finance plans to spend about $5.2 million on an attendance and timekeeping system for all state departments and employees.
February 6, 2013
California seeks back taxes from small-business shareholders
For almost two decades, California has provided a hefty tax break for residents owning shares of small businesses that keep most of their workers and assets in the state.
February 6, 2013
Tax hike on top earners advances in S.C. Senate
A South Carolina state senate bill that would raise taxes for the state's wealthiest earners advanced Tuesday after an attempt to negate effects of the hike failed.
February 5, 2013
Free tax filing isn’t always free: Extra costs add up for many self-filers
Many do-it-yourself filers could pay about the same to have a credentialed tax expert do them, and still get their refund in about the same time, and with the peace of mind of real professional guidance.