State and Local Taxes
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Sales Tax Exemption Certificate Management Remains a Risk Factor for Many Businesses
Nebraska governor wants to end sales tax exemptions for agriculture
Nebraska's individual and business taxes would be eliminated under a new tax plan outlined by Gov. Dave Heineman on Jan. 18. To make up for lost income tax revenue, the plan would end sales tax exemptions on products from agricultural machinery and chemicals to medicine and medical equipment.
No more paper checks for Virginia tax refunds
The check is in the mail? Not anymore. Virginia's 2012-2014 Appropriations Act approved by last year's General Assembly has eliminated the way some people receive their state refund check.
Florida lawmakers challenge governor’s economic incentives
Florida lawmakers are pressing Gov. Rick Scott's job-creation team to cough up more details about the hundreds of millions of dollars in tax-incentives it awards to companies every year.
California sees revenue bump after tax changes
After years of budget agony, California is seeing something strange this month: a heap of excess cash.
Timber and property tax law changes to be highlighted in Texas landowner workshop
With uncertainty looming over the economy and the tax code, forest landowners must stay abreast of new and changing regulations to ensure they're not paying more than their fair share when tax time rolls around.
New Minnesota tax law proposal has many significant changes
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton released his state budget proposal on Tuesday morning, a package that includes some significant changes to the state's tax code.
NY Gov Cuomo offers $142 billion budget with education increases; Also aid for Sandy
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled a $142.6 billion budget proposal Tuesday that includes about $4 billion in federal aid for superstorm Sandy recovery.
Minnesota to unveil state tax overhaul on Tuesday
Minnesota Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans and his boss, Gov. Mark Dayton will unveil their plan for overhauling the state’s tax system on Tuesday, Jan. 22. It is expected to include tax increases to help eliminate the $1.1 billion shortfall and add funds to education and other programs the governor deems essential. While Frans wouldn’t reveal […]