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Idaho state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
In Idaho, income tax rates range from 1 to 6.5 percent.
2 min read Jan 05, 2022 -
New Jersey state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Single and separate filers in New Jersey have seven tax rates, while joint filers have eight.
2 min read Jan 04, 2022 -
15 types of tax-free and non-taxable income
Uncle Sam gets a cut of just about all types of income, but some does escape tax.
4 min read Jan 03, 2022 -
What is an underpayment penalty? Definition and examples
The IRS charges a penalty for not paying enough toward your tax obligation throughout the year.
3 min read Jan 03, 2022 -
Value-added tax (VAT): What it is and how it works
Value-added tax (VAT) is the international alternative to U.S. sales tax.
3 min read Dec 16, 2021 -
Kansas state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Kansas has three state income tax rates: 3.10%, 5.25% and 5.70%.
2 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Minnesota state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Minnesota has four tax rates: 5.35%, 6.80%, 7.85% and 9.85%.
2 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Colorado state taxes 2021-2022: Income and sales tax rates
Colorado’s state income tax rate is a flat 4.55% of your federal taxable income.
1 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Kentucky state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Kentucky uses a flat income tax rate of 5% for single and married filers.
1 min read Nov 24, 2021 -
Michigan state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Michigan residents pay an income tax rate of 4.25%.
1 min read Nov 24, 2021 -
Georgia state taxes 2020-2021: Income and sales tax rates
There are six tax brackets for Georgia income taxes: 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% and 5.75%.
2 min read Nov 17, 2021 -
Connecticut state taxes 2020-2021: Income and sales tax rates
There are seven income tax brackets in Connecticut: 3%, 5%, 5.5%, 6.0%, 6.5%, 6.9% and 6.99%.
2 min read Nov 15, 2021 -
Is a state with no income tax better or worse for your finances?
Before taking a side in the debate, consider these factors.
6 min read Nov 12, 2021 -
California state taxes 2021-2022: Income and sales tax rates
California has nine tax brackets: 1%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 9.3%, 10.3%, 11.3% and 12.3%.
2 min read Nov 12, 2021 -
Florida state taxes 2021-2022: Income and sales tax rates
Florida is one of only nine states that doesn’t charge an income tax.
1 min read Nov 12, 2021 -
Mississippi state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
If you live in or work for a company in Mississippi, you might have to file a state income tax return.
1 min read Nov 11, 2021 -
Maine state taxes 2022: Income and sales tax rates
Maine residents will fall into one of three tax brackets.
1 min read Nov 11, 2021 -
2020 tax brackets
There are seven tax brackets for most ordinary income for the 2020 tax year: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%.
Nov 11, 2021 -
Indiana state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Indiana has a flat income tax, meaning you pay the same tax rate regardless of income.
1 min read Nov 08, 2021 -
Tax filing 2022: How to file your taxes
It’s time to start thinking about filing your 2021 taxes and what information you’ll need to submit a tax return.
4 min read Nov 08, 2021
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