Taxes

Mexico Proposes Best-Designed Alcohol Tax System in the World Skip to content Home • Blog • Mexico Proposes Best-Designed Alcohol Tax System in the World Growing pressure for fiscal reforms in Mexico, paired with global health organizations pushing countries to refine their excise taxes, resulted in a new proposal that would overhaul the way Mexico

Gov. Moore Proposes Major Tax Changes Amid Budget Deficits Skip to content Home • Blog • Governor Moore Proposes Major Tax Changes in Maryland to Address Chronic Budget Deficits Facing a projected $3 billion budget deficit in fiscal year 2026, with forecasts of a growing gap over the next five years, Governor Wes Moore (D)

Updated for tax year 2024. Here’s an updated look at what the IRS considers qualified expenses for education credits in 2023 and what other tax breaks are available for those investing in higher education. What education tax credits are available for college students? There are currently two higher education tax credits for students: the American

Updated for tax year 2024. Get ready to mark these important dates on your calendar. Here are the most important tax deadlines and due dates for taxpayers in 2025 — and answers to some common tax questions. Key tax deadlines What are the tax deadlines for 2025? Depending on your tax situation and what kind

Taking into account central and subcentral taxes, Malta has the highest statutory corporate income tax rate, at 35 percent. Portugal, Germany, and Italy follow, at 30.5 percent, 29.9 percent, and 27.8 percent, respectively. Hungary (9 percent), Bulgaria (10 percent), Cyprus (12.5 percent), and Ireland (12.5 percent) have the lowest corporate income tax rates. On average,

Unsustainable US Debt and Impacts of Potential Tax Changes Skip to content Table of Contents Note: “The Sustainability of U.S. Debt and Potential Reforms: Fiscal Rules, Spending and Taxes, and a Fiscal Commission,” which has been published in final form in Public Budgeting & Finance at https://doi.org/10.1111/pbaf.12381. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes

Nebraska Property Tax Relief After LB 34 | 2025 Reform Options Skip to content Table of Contents Key Findings Nebraska’s pre-LB 34 efforts to rein in property taxes proved insufficient, with property taxA property tax is primarily levied on immovable property like land and buildings, as well as on tangible personal property that is movable,

Updated for tax year 2024. Most people don’t get into charitable giving purely for a tax benefit. However, the opportunity for tax savings is a nice perk for those who give back! If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, the IRS permits you to deduct the cash value of any contributions or donations

Alternatives to Tariffs to Boost US Competitiveness | Testimony Skip to content Home • Testimony • Testimony: Alternatives to Tariffs to Boost US Competitiveness Note: The following is the testimony of Erica York, Senior Economist and Research Director at TaxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from

McBride: Congress Must Simplify Tax Code | Op-Ed Skip to content Home • Op-eds • New Poll Shows Americans Think Tax Code Is Too Complex. This Year’s Tax Debate Should Fix That. President-elect Trump and the incoming Republican Congress already have a big agenda set for them this year, as the 2017 Trump taxA tax

Updated for tax year 2024. If your spouse receives disability benefits, it’s very likely that your financial situation has also been impacted. That’s why it’s important to understand what sections of the tax code apply to you and your spouse regarding disability taxes. Here are some tips to keep in mind if your spouse receives

If you plan on selling investments this tax year or in the future, it’s time to get acquainted with cost basis. But what is cost basis, why does the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) care about it, and how does it affect your income tax return? Let’s break it down together by looking at some frequently

Filing your federal income tax return for the first time can feel intimidating. It’s common to hear other taxpayers complain about the tax process, so it’s normal to feel a bit anxious about it. But don’t worry! Filing taxes for the first time isn’t as complicated as it may seem. Most first-time tax filers have

If you’ve received IRS Form 1098, you might be wondering how it impacts your tax return. Whether you’re a borrower with mortgage interest or a student who paid qualified tuition payments or student loan interest, you may receive Form 1098 or one of its versions. Let’s review these forms, why you received one, and how

Taxes aren’t anyone’s favorite topic, but for nonprofit organizations, staying compliant with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations is essential. IRS Form 990 is crucial for maintaining your tax-exempt status and staying transparent about how you use your funds. Thankfully, TaxAct® is here to help you file your Form 990 tax return without any unnecessary headaches.

The moving companies’ datasets, while less robust than Census data—and undoubtedly influenced by these companies’ geographic coverage and relative market shares—show similar overall migration patterns. Unlike the Census data in the map above, which show the extent to which each state’s population grew or shrunk due to domestic net migration, the moving companies’ datasets show

Updated for tax year 2024. If you’re planning to start a farm or already running one, you should know that tax laws for farms can be more complicated than you might think. Even seemingly simple write-offs like livestock can operate differently on your federal income tax return. But don’t worry — we have all the

Ready to DIY your taxes with TaxAct®? Before you begin, let’s review the information you’ll need to file your income tax return with us. We’ll also give you some tips to help ensure you have a smooth, positive experience. Tip 1: Have all your information handy. Before you start filing your income tax return, knowing

The IRS is expected to officially kick off the 2024 tax season around Jan. 27, 2025, which would make this the first day the agency begins accepting both e-filed and paper income tax returns. However, if you want to get an early start on tax filing, you can complete your income tax return with us

Updated for tax year 2024. If you have to travel as part of being self-employed, you know traveling costs can add up fast. Fortunately, there are a few tax breaks available for deducting travel expenses. Follow this quick guide to learn how to lower your tax bill with business travel deductions. Business mileage vs. business