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The Chairman’s Report March 3, 2023
Tax Preparation companies caught selling personal confidential data!
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Here's how to make after-tax 401(k) plan contributions for 2023
If you're planning to max out your 401(k) plan for 2023 and want to save more, you may consider after-tax 401(k) contributions. Here's what you need to know. Read More.
IRS Extends Tax Deadline to Oct. 16 for San Diegans, Others Affected by Storms
The change, which was announced Friday by the Internal Revenue Service, is meant to offer "relief for victims of severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides in California." Read More.
What is the quickest way to file taxes?
Tax preparation can be intimidating. But if you follow these tips you can file your return and get your refund faster. Read More.
Lawmakers to vote on ending Alabama's grocery tax
Some Alabama lawmakers are again trying to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries. In Alabama, shoppers pay a minimum of four percent grocery tax put into effect by the state in 1939. The tax affects items shoppers buy at grocery stores across the state. Read More.
Gov. Abbott Wants to Remove School District Tax
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, while in Arlington Wednesday promoting the state’s growing economy, said he wants to remove the school tax burden from property owners and restore tools for economic development. Read More.
Kansas Senate advances flat tax, food sales tax elimination
The GOP-controlled state Senate advanced two bills altering income tax and sales tax for Kansas residents. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 27, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 2/27/23: “Earl Willamson/Dale Chaffee” Read More.
The Chairman’s Report February 24, 2023
Black taxpayers are audited at 2.9 to 4.7 times the rate of non-black taxpayers
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Fight against Alabama’s grocery tax unites liberals and conservatives
The left-leaning Alabama Arise and the right-leaning Alabama Policy Institute will both lobby legislators in the upcoming session to reduce or repeal the tax. Read More.
How to get your 2023 tax refund today (yes, really)
Why wait until the last minute to file your taxes in 2023? The IRS is now accepting returns, and if you use the right tax filing service, you can get your tax refund in hand as soon as today. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 20, 2023
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 2/20/23: “Republicans in states with co-sponsors” Read More.
Know a few key tax filing changes for this year
The tax filing season has begun, and every year a few changes are made that you should know. According to the IRS, more taxpayers this year will receive Form 1099-K. This will be directed at folks who do business over third-party apps like Venmo, Zelle, and CashApp. Read More.
Greg Abbott budget proposal calls for $15 billion in property tax cuts
Abbott’s spending proposals also include spending $750 million on school safety and mental health services and expanding postpartum Medicaid to a year. Read More.
How ‘tax friendly’ is it where you live? Study gives every state a grade
The least cheery of all seasons, tax season, is upon us. As you file this year, you may be paying a very different amount than your neighbors in a state next door. Read More.
