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Earned Income Tax Credit Marks 50th Year Aiding Working Families (IR-2025-38)
The IRS acknowledged the 50th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which has helped lift millions of working families out of poverty since its inception. Signed into law by President ...
Applicable Terminal Charge and SIFL Rates for Determining Value of Noncommercial Flights on Employer-Provided Aircraft Issued (Rev. Rul. 2025-09)
The IRS has released the applicable terminal charge and the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) mileage rate for determining the value of noncommercial flights on employer-provided aircraft in effect ...
IRS Urges Taxpayers To Review Withholding Early To Avoid Surprises Next Filing Season (IR-2025-52)
The IRS is encouraging individuals to review their tax withholding now to avoid unexpected bills or large refunds when filing their 2025 returns next year. Because income tax operates on a pay-as-you-...
IRS Whistleblower Office Unveils First Multi-Year Operating Plan To Strengthen Program Oversight (IR 2025-40)
The IRS has reminded individual taxpayers that they do not need to wait until April 15 to file their 2024 tax returns. Those who owe but cannot pay in full should still file by the deadline to avoid t...
AK - Integrated transmission systems legislation enacted
Alaska has enacted legislation creating new energy incentives by extending tax-exempt statutes to independent power producers. An electricity generation facility or electricity storage facility that i...
AZ - Exemption extended for equipment used in harvesting or processing forest products
Arizona has extended the transaction privilege tax exemption for qualifying equipment used in harvesting or processing qualifying forest products to December 31, 2028. Previously, the exemption was se...
CA - Federal extension for storms applied to California claim for refund
A taxpayer's claim for refund of California income taxes was not barred by the statute of limitations, because California had conformed to an IRS notice that granted taxpayers in certain counties who ...
GA - Local rate changes announced for Q3
Multiple Georgia counties have sales and use tax rate change that take effect on July 1, 2025.County Tax Rate ChangesThe following counties will have tax rate changes:Clinch, 7%;Stewart, 8%;Telfair, 8...
HI - Declaratory relief action challenging tax rule dismissed
A Hawaii circuit court properly dismissed a taxpayer's suit challenging a Hawaii rule that subjected the taxpayer's transient accommodations and travel-related services to general excise and use tax. ...
ID: State tax commission analyzing implementation of parental choice tax credit
The Idaho State Tax Commission announced that it is analyzing the implementation of previously enacted the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. Once the program details are available, the Commission will...
LA - Proposed amendment 2 fails
Proposed Amendment 2 to the Louisiana Constitution, which was on the March 29, 2025 ballot, failed. The amendment would have :lowered the maximum income tax rate;increased income tax deductions for ci...
MN - Cannabis income tax subtraction guidance issued
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has issued guidance on the income tax subtraction available to licensed cannabis or hemp businesses for certain expenses not allowed on federal returns. For tax yea...
NV - Regulation on reduction of taxable value amended
Nevada has amended its regulation on the deduction of obsolescence from the taxable value of property. In determining the amount of obsolescence to be deducted, the State Board and the county boards o...
OR - Oregon health funding measures extended through 2032
Oregon has extended the sunset dates for certain medical provider assessments, from 2026 to December 31, 2032.Specifically, the sunset date of:health insurance plan premiums or premium equivalents is ...
SC - Durable medical equipment exemption revised
South Carolina amended the sales tax exemption for durable medical equipment to remove the requirement that the seller have a principal place of business in the state. The law was changed in reaction ...
UT - Rich, salt lake and summit Counties impose County-wide local taxes
Effective July 1, 2025, the following counties impose the indicated county-wide taxes:Rich County imposes a 0.3% county option sales and use tax to fund a fixed guideway, public transit or highways;Sa...
WA - Local rate guide issued
Washington has released a local sales and use tax guide that includes rate changes in the City of Stevenson and San Juan County taking effect July 1, 2025. It also addresses municipal annexations that...
Earned Income Tax Credit Marks 50th Year Aiding Working Families (IR-2025-38)
The IRS acknowledged the 50th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which has helped lift millions of working families out of poverty since its inception. Signed into law by President ...
Applicable Terminal Charge and SIFL Rates for Determining Value of Noncommercial Flights on Employer-Provided Aircraft Issued (Rev. Rul. 2025-09)
The IRS has released the applicable terminal charge and the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) mileage rate for determining the value of noncommercial flights on employer-provided aircraft in effect ...
IRS Urges Taxpayers To Review Withholding Early To Avoid Surprises Next Filing Season (IR-2025-52)
The IRS is encouraging individuals to review their tax withholding now to avoid unexpected bills or large refunds when filing their 2025 returns next year. Because income tax operates on a pay-as-you-...
IRS Whistleblower Office Unveils First Multi-Year Operating Plan To Strengthen Program Oversight (IR 2025-40)
The IRS has reminded individual taxpayers that they do not need to wait until April 15 to file their 2024 tax returns. Those who owe but cannot pay in full should still file by the deadline to avoid t...
AK - Integrated transmission systems legislation enacted
Alaska has enacted legislation creating new energy incentives by extending tax-exempt statutes to independent power producers. An electricity generation facility or electricity storage facility that i...
AZ - Exemption extended for equipment used in harvesting or processing forest products
Arizona has extended the transaction privilege tax exemption for qualifying equipment used in harvesting or processing qualifying forest products to December 31, 2028. Previously, the exemption was se...
CA - Federal extension for storms applied to California claim for refund
A taxpayer's claim for refund of California income taxes was not barred by the statute of limitations, because California had conformed to an IRS notice that granted taxpayers in certain counties who ...
GA - Local rate changes announced for Q3
Multiple Georgia counties have sales and use tax rate change that take effect on July 1, 2025.County Tax Rate ChangesThe following counties will have tax rate changes:Clinch, 7%;Stewart, 8%;Telfair, 8...
HI - Declaratory relief action challenging tax rule dismissed
A Hawaii circuit court properly dismissed a taxpayer's suit challenging a Hawaii rule that subjected the taxpayer's transient accommodations and travel-related services to general excise and use tax. ...
ID: State tax commission analyzing implementation of parental choice tax credit
The Idaho State Tax Commission announced that it is analyzing the implementation of previously enacted the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. Once the program details are available, the Commission will...
LA - Proposed amendment 2 fails
Proposed Amendment 2 to the Louisiana Constitution, which was on the March 29, 2025 ballot, failed. The amendment would have :lowered the maximum income tax rate;increased income tax deductions for ci...
MN - Cannabis income tax subtraction guidance issued
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has issued guidance on the income tax subtraction available to licensed cannabis or hemp businesses for certain expenses not allowed on federal returns. For tax yea...
NV - Regulation on reduction of taxable value amended
Nevada has amended its regulation on the deduction of obsolescence from the taxable value of property. In determining the amount of obsolescence to be deducted, the State Board and the county boards o...
OR - Oregon health funding measures extended through 2032
Oregon has extended the sunset dates for certain medical provider assessments, from 2026 to December 31, 2032.Specifically, the sunset date of:health insurance plan premiums or premium equivalents is ...
SC - Durable medical equipment exemption revised
South Carolina amended the sales tax exemption for durable medical equipment to remove the requirement that the seller have a principal place of business in the state. The law was changed in reaction ...
UT - Rich, salt lake and summit Counties impose County-wide local taxes
Effective July 1, 2025, the following counties impose the indicated county-wide taxes:Rich County imposes a 0.3% county option sales and use tax to fund a fixed guideway, public transit or highways;Sa...
WA - Local rate guide issued
Washington has released a local sales and use tax guide that includes rate changes in the City of Stevenson and San Juan County taking effect July 1, 2025. It also addresses municipal annexations that...

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