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Second Stimulus Bill

Second Stimulus Bill

If you have employees, under the CARES Act you were able to defer the 6.2% employer portion of Social Security tax for March 27, 2020 through December 31, 2020. You were also allowed to postpone the payment of 50% of the Social Security portion of your self-employment tax for the same period. Now subtract any ordinary and necessary expenses ...

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Coronavirus Stimulus Checks

Coronavirus Stimulus Checks

Social Security recipients and people who are required to file tax returns will not need to provide additional information, but will also have to meet the eligibility criteria to get the payment. If these people want to see their CARES money as fast as possible, they should file their taxes. They can do so through the IRS’ Free File ...

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2021 State Business Tax Climate Index

2021 State Business Tax Climate Index

The base subindex gives a 10 percent weight to the marriage penalty, a 40 percent weight to the double taxation of taxable income, and a 50 percent weight to an accumulation of other base issues, including indexation. States with flat-rate systems score the best on this variable because their top rate kicks in at the first dollar of income . ...

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Income Taxes 2020

Income Taxes

And if you are employed, it’s likely you will see these taxes withheld from your salary in the same way federal taxes are. You can deduct all state income tax payments you make during the year (for tax years before 2018. Beginning in 2018, the deduction limit is $10,000) —which includes the withholding amounts reported on your W-2s and ...

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What Is A Tax Deduction?

What Is A Tax Deduction?

A dependent’s standard deduction cannot be more than the basic standard deduction for non-dependents, or less than a certain minimum ($950 in 2010). Enrollment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. Additional qualifications may be required. There is no tuition fee ...

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