Taxes April 10, 2025
Minnesota to Consider Tax on Social Media Platforms
Large social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X would pay a tax on the collection of user data, which they sell to advertisers.
Taxes April 10, 2025
House Republicans Approve Trump Budget Plan
President Donald Trump is pushing for what he has branded as “one big, beautiful bill,” including all major planks of his agenda for tax cuts, mass deportations, and a smaller federal government.
Taxes April 10, 2025
What is the Average Tax Refund Amount in Your State?
The average federal tax refund amount varies widely across states, with the highest refunds for taxpayers located in parts of the South and Mountain West, according to a new analysis from Upgraded Points.
Taxes April 9, 2025
Americans Who Say Their Taxes Are ‘Fair’ Reaches Near Record Low, Gallup Finds
More Americans believe what they pay in federal income taxes to the IRS is unfair, as tax fairness nearly reaches an all-time low, according to a new Gallup poll.
Taxes April 9, 2025
Trump Pauses Higher Tariffs on Most Nations But Hikes China Rate
President Donald Trump said April 9 he would pause higher reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on dozens of trade partners while raising duties on China to 125%.
Financial Planning April 9, 2025
AICPA Offers Suggestions on New Generation-Skipping Transfer Regs
These relief provisions are designed to provide a safety net for taxpayers, ensuring that their estate planning and tax strategies can be effectively implemented even if initial errors are made.
Taxes April 8, 2025
IRS to Share Immigrant Tax Data to Build Criminal Cases
The IRS will give taxpayer data about immigrants to U.S. authorities conducting criminal investigations, saying it will support President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport people illegally in the U.S.
Taxes April 8, 2025
Trump Increases Tariffs on Some Chinese Products to 104%
That package includes previous levies applied because of the fentanyl crisis, his reciprocal tariffs, as well as an additional retaliation Trump announced after Beijing said it would tax U.S. exports to China.
Taxes April 8, 2025
Republicans Float Idea of a Top Tax Rate of 40% for Millionaires
Republicans are reportedly mulling the idea of creating a new top tax rate that would be around 39% to 40% as a way to offset some of the costs of their tax package.
Taxes April 8, 2025
How Much Do the Top 1% Pay in Taxes in Each State?
The total income tax for the top 1% is more than $50 billion in four states, according to a GOBankingRates report—California ($122 billion), Florida ($96 billion), Texas ($81 billion), and New York ($79 billion).
Taxes April 7, 2025
ICYMI, the IRS Gave Taxpayers in 12 States a Pass on Filing Their Taxes on Time
The IRS issued a reminder on April 4 that those who are filing from areas where disaster declarations took place in 2024 get until May 1 to file.
Taxes April 7, 2025
IRS Says Average Tax Refund Up Nearly 4% From Last Year
More than 61.5 million Americans have received their annual tax refunds from the IRS, with the average filers getting back about 4% more than they did last year.