Sales tax in Las Vegas, Nevada, is 8.375% for 2022. There are no state income or estate taxes. Property taxes are among the lowest in the country, sometimes as low as .5%, while taxes on alcohol and cigarettes are a relatively high rate compared to other states. Taxes are...
The current sales tax in Orange County, California, is 7.75%. Taxes break down to federal, state, and local levels. So the total you'll pay can vary from city to city within the county. However, there shouldn't be any large swings in this rate. How is all of this figured out?...
The IRS may reject your return if you forget a W2 on your taxes. In the event this happens, you can add the forgotten document and refile it. In some cases, the IRS may accept the initial filing. They're a busy and understaffed agency. Unfortunately, they don't have the...
The general consensus of why schools don't teach students about taxes is because there are too many variables when reporting income. People file taxes differently and it is considered impractical to teach students about this topic. There is a controversy around the issue of...
RDP is a Registered Domestic Partner. If you are a Registered Domestic Partner, the IRS does not recognize this partnership as a marriage. In California, RDPs have to file their federal and state tax returns separately. RDP couples have to file tax returns as "Single" or "Head...
If you are married or marry someone who owes back taxes, you are not liable for the debt. The IRS provides relief options for those who file jointly and individually. If your spouse owes back taxes, filing Form 8379 allows you to keep your refund. A tax professional will be...
As most tax filers know, the annual tax season is a time of surprises. On rare occasions, the surprises are pleasant, and we owe less than we thought or will be getting a larger refund than we expected. However, most of the surprises we get during tax season are of the bad...
If you live in California, you may be wondering what home improvements increase property taxes there. The short answer is that property taxes can increase when homes are sold or new construction takes place. Home improvements are considered new construction when they...
Businesses operating in Nevada which exceed the $4 million revenue threshold are required to file the Commerce Tax return, a privilege tax similar to franchise tax. Nevada is one of nine states in the United States that does not have state income tax. Instead, they rely on the...
Property taxes in California are calculated by the state-approved 1-percent rate, Mello-Roos taxes, parcel taxes, and any additional local government taxes and levies. Property taxes in California have become an enigma to taxpayers. Everyone in California has heard of...