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E-file is a cooperative tax filing program that makes it possible for taxpayers to file both federal and state individual income tax returns electronically. Electronic filing, paying and using direct deposit for a refund comes with many benefits. Why e-file Continue reading Arizona – E-Filing Fast Facts for Income Tax Season
MONTGOMERY, Feb. 25, 2021 — The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) will hold a rule hearing on March 9 via web conference. To participate in the upcoming web conference public hearing, please contact the Tax Policy and Governmental Affairs Division at taxpolicy@revenue.alabama.gov or 334-242-1380 Continue reading Alabama – March Public Hearing Notice
(AUSTIN) — In response to the recent winter storm and power outages in the state, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that his agency is automatically extending the due date for 2021 franchise tax reports from May 15 to June 15. Continue reading Texas – Comptroller’s Office Extends Franchise Tax Deadline
Individuals needing additional support during tax filing season can benefit from the following free tax filing services that are available: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide – Offers free assistance to individuals 50 and older who cannot afford a tax preparation service to file Continue reading Arizona – Free Tax Preparation and Assistance Options for Individual Income Taxpayers
Arizona estimated tax payments are not required to be made in 2021 to account for the new 3.5% surcharge tax added by Proposition 208. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 43-581, taxpayers will not incur a penalty for the underpayment of estimated taxes, provided Continue reading Arizona – Arizona Estimated Tax Payment Notice for New Surcharge Tax
Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported revenue numbers today for cannabis sales for the 4th Quarter of 2020. As of February 17, 2021, California’s cannabis excise tax generated $123.4 million in revenue reported on the Continue reading California – CDTFA Reports Cannabis Tax Revenues for 4th Quarter 2020
The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) is offering tax relief to Alabama taxpayers who reside or have a business in federally declared disaster areas where damage was caused by recent winter storms. The tax relief measures mirror IRS measures in the same Continue reading Alabama – ALDOR Announces Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Winter Storms
Taxpayers can file now and schedule payments up until the deadline. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds transaction privilege tax filers that monthly returns are due. Filing before the deadline is highly encouraged in the event assistance is required. Avoid the Continue reading Arizona – TPT Filers-Please Submit Your Return – February 2021
Adult use marijuana dispensaries must remit transaction privilege tax (TPT) and marijuana excise tax (MET) to the Arizona Department of Revenue. Marijuana establishments are liable for retail TPT and MET on adult use marijuana products immediately upon being licensed by Continue reading Arizona – Adult Use Marijuana File and Pay Collection Begins
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will present its tax workshop for new businesses online Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. and its workshop for new employers from 11 a.m. to noon. Following those workshops, the Continue reading New Mexico – Tax Workshops open for registration and available on YouTube