Steven Pepple Detroit Free Press Published 1:03 p.m. UTC Jul 2, 2018 A proposed World War II memorial in Royal Oak got a boost with a new law that allows Michigan residents to designate part of their state income tax refund to help fund the effort. Gov. Rick Snyder signed the legislation adding the memorial to the list of organizations and efforts people can donate money through their income tax returns using check-off boxes, according to state Sen. Marty Knollenberg, one of the sponsors behind the new law. “The World War II Legacy Memorial will honor the 620,000 Michigan residents who served in the armed forces overseas and at home during World War II and provide a lasting tribute to the 15,458 service members who lost their lives,” the Troy Republican said. The memorial — which will serve as the state's official tribute — is to be built at Memorial Park at Woodward and 13 Mile … [Read more...] about State income tax check-offs to help fund Royal Oak WWII memorial
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Slowdown reported in state income tax refunds
Saturday, March 4, 2017 Slowdown reported in state income tax refunds Posted By Max Brantley on Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 7:11 AM click to enlarge KATV promised a Seven on Your Side installment last night on delays in Arkansas income tax refunds this year. No link on their website yet, but a taxpayer who was interested in the story sent a complaint about his experience to me. He reports his experience in past years of a refund two or three days after acceptance of his return. This year, he's been told that response times have been extended because of identity theft. For the first time, he said, he received a federal refund before a state refund. At last report, he was told he could expect a state refund 14 business days, or almost three weeks, after acceptance of the state return. I note that the state Department of Finance and Administration monthly report on state tax revenue said that net available money was greater than expected at the end of February because individual tax … [Read more...] about Slowdown reported in state income tax refunds
Blackburn: Tennesseans’ fight against the state income tax
Rep. Marsha Blackburn Rep. Marsha Blackburn Photo by Contributed Photo /Times Free Press. Updated at 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Every time rumblings of a state income tax became prevalent in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Tennesseans across the state were motivated. They wanted to do something to fight this tax. They did not want a state income tax and certainly did not want to spend more to pay for a broken TennCare system. They said, "Enough is enough. Fix the problem. Don't just throw money at it." So, they showed up to fight back over and over again. On several occasions, but most famously in 2001 and 2002, Those who did not have the time to join us at Legislative Plaza simply circled the capitol area honking their horns in show of support for the patriots gathered to oppose a new tax. Never had I given thought to the number of different types of car horns that existed. It had not been even a fleeting thought until we had the tax revolt in Tennessee. To me, all … [Read more...] about Blackburn: Tennesseans’ fight against the state income tax
Second annual Reason on the Hill Day for Iowa atheists and humanists, officials discuss effect of U.S., China trade dispute, frustrations with slow state income tax refunds expressed to Senate: Iowa Capitol Digest, April 10
/ REASON ON THE HILL: The Humanists of Linn County, Iowa Atheists & Freethinkers and Tri-State Humanists had their second annual Reason on the Hill Day at the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines April 10, 2018. The groups had table displays and provided information about their organizations. TARIFFS AND AG: Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig discusses the effect of an international trade dispute between the United States and China on Iowa agriculture during Gov. Kim Reynolds’ weekly news conference at the Iowa Capitol building in Des Moines on Tuesday. TARIFFS AND MANUFACTURING: Steve Sukup (pronounced SOO-CUP) of Sukup Manufacturing in Sheffield discusses the effect of an international trade dispute between the United States and China on Iowa manufacturers during Gov. Kim Reynolds’ weekly news conference at the Iowa Capitol building in Des Moines on Tuesday. TARIFFS AND TRADE: Gov. Kim Reynolds discusses the effect of an international trade dispute … [Read more...] about Second annual Reason on the Hill Day for Iowa atheists and humanists, officials discuss effect of U.S., China trade dispute, frustrations with slow state income tax refunds expressed to Senate: Iowa Capitol Digest, April 10
What Americans pay in state income taxes, ranked from highest to lowest
Tanza Loudenback, provided by Published 12:06 pm, Sunday, April 8, 2018 REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Taxes are due by April 17. Most Americans should file a state income tax return in addition to a federal income tax return. State income tax rates range from zero to 13.3%, depending on which state you live in and your income. Tax day is April 17 this year, but the Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on January 29. Most Americans file returns for both state income tax and federal income tax. You can do that through H&R Block or TurboTax — both of which offer free tax filing for eligible taxpayers — or an accountant. Nearly everyone is subject to federal income taxes. How much you pay depends on how much you earn, also known as your tax bracket. Though President Donald Trump signed the Republican tax bill into law at the end of December, new federal tax brackets will affect only income earned starting January 1, 2018. You'll see those … [Read more...] about What Americans pay in state income taxes, ranked from highest to lowest