Many things can make a trip to the DOL a bad experience, but a little bit of planning can help your visit go much more smoothly. If you’re applying for a license or ID, for example, you can pre-apply online to cut down on the paperwork you have to fill out in person at the … Read more
With the growing popularity of paid leave programs, many states have enacted laws to allow workers to take time off for medical and family reasons. Fortunately, Washington state is one of them and has a program that began paying benefits in January 2020. Employees must meet certain eligibility criteria to receive these benefits. Washington State’s … Read more
Tennessee Tax-Free Holiday applied to all food and grocery ingredients, but not alcoholic beverages or other taxable products such as sodas and coffee. Tennessee is one of just 13 states that taxes groceries. The state sales tax on groceries is 4%, and families also pay local taxes, which can add up to another 2.75% or … Read more
The state of Tennessee has a very favorable tax climate for retirees. Unlike most other states, it does not have an individual state income tax, and all forms of retirement income are untaxed at the state level (including Social Security benefits). Additionally, property taxes in the Volunteer State are relatively low. The only catch is … Read more
Homestead exemptions are a great way for Texas homeowners to reduce their property taxes. Those who qualify can save thousands of dollars per year. However, it is important to understand the rules and regulations of homestead exemptions before applying. This will help you avoid any surprises down the road. A homestead exemption is a tax … Read more
While the IRS oversees federal tax refunds, your state’s Department of revenue or Department of taxation processes and pays your state income tax refund. Depending on the state, turnaround times can vary from weeks to months. However, most states, including Michigan, offer online tools to track the status of your refund while you wait. You … Read more
The Minnesota Homeowner’s Property Tax Refund program provides property tax relief for homeowners. Eligibility is based on household income and property taxes paid. The program also allows for deferral of a portion of property taxes. To qualify for the deferral, a person must be 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled. A permanent and … Read more
The New Jersey Homestead Benefit Program provides property tax relief to qualified homeowners and tenants. The credits/rebates are based on your household’s gross income and the amount of your local property taxes paid. Generally, your household’s total gross income cannot exceed certain limits. To qualify for a homestead credit/rebate, you must own and occupy your … Read more
New Mexico’s gross receipts tax (GRT) is a state-level business tax imposed on the privilege of doing business in the state. It is similar to retail sales taxes imposed by most other states but differs in many ways. Its tax base is broader than an RST and includes the sale of tangible personal property and … Read more
New Hampshire Form PA-29 is a property tax exemption application that must be filed by April 15, and not later, for the current tax year. The application is permanent, but it must be reviewed each year to determine if you remain eligible. The state form requires applicants to fill in personal information such as name, … Read more