Weird Taxs and Tax Breaks
Think the government is content just taking income tax on every dollar you earn, and sales tax on every dollar you spend? Come on. Here are some actual, extra, obscure taxes from around the country....
View ArticleResearcher Propose Higher Tax on Sugary Beverages
As obesity continues to plague the United States, many states have imposed a tax cost on some of the products that contribute to unhealthy weight gain, like soda. But experts believe that the current...
View ArticleIdaho Senators Crapo and Rish Vote No on Internet Sales Tax Bill
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are among a group of Republican senators who voted against a bill that would enable states to collect taxes on Internet sales. Crapo and Risch...
View ArticleHow to Save Money: Last Minute Tax Tips for Tax Deadline On April 15
BOISE (KTVB) -- Tax day is April 15, and the Idaho State Tax Commission offered some last minute tips for filing quickly and easily. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Six Ways People Will Use Their Tax Refund
It's tax day, which means a lot of you are written or have already written massive checks to the government. For those of you that didn't have to pay, you may have already spent your tax refund....
View ArticleThree New Idaho Laws Are in Effect Today
Three new laws go into effect today in Idaho. If you just filled up your car with gas and re-registered your car, you may fill slightly lucky. Continue reading…
View ArticleTax Exemption for Idaho Homeowners to Increase in 2016
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho homeowners will be able to claim a larger property tax exemption rate in 2016. Continue reading…
View ArticleIdaho Tax Group Meets Publicly for First Time
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho committee is examining the state's complicated tax code to try to come up with policy fixes for when lawmakers return to Boise. Continue reading…
View ArticleGrocery Tax Refund in Idaho
The Idaho State Tax Commission has announced that Idaho residents can get a $100 grocery tax credit. Continue reading…
View ArticleIdaho House Panel Introduces Girl Scout Sales Tax Bill
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Girl Scouts would get a tax break on each box of Thin Mints under legislation introduced in a House committee. Continue reading…
View ArticleElko Officials Say Possible Gas Tax Bad for Rural Areas
ELKO, Nev. (AP) — Elko County commissioners say the state's ballot question to increase fuel taxes is worse for rural Nevada than urban parts of the state. Continue reading…
View ArticleIdaho Ranked In Top 10 Worst States For Taxes
Everybody loves tax time! Right? Isn't it great that every year in April we are reminded of how much money the government is taking from us. At least in Idaho we aren't the highest taxed state, but if...
View ArticleBurley Tax Woman Sentenced for Falsified Documents
BOISE, Idaho (KLIX)- A Burley woman will spend less than a year behind bars for filing false tax returns for her clients. Continue reading…
View ArticleIdaho Projected to See $139M Surplus
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho could be on track to finish the fiscal year with $139 million in surplus tax revenue if a new forecast holds true. Continue reading…
View ArticleIdaho Officials Praise Tax Incentive Program
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho has given big tax breaks to more than 30 companies since kicking off a new program designed to lure businesses to expand throughout the state. Continue reading…
View Article10-Day Veto Deadline Starts for Otter on Grocery Tax Bill
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposal to repeal the state's 6 percent sales tax on groceries has been sent to Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's office, kicking off the 10-day deadline the Republican governor has to...
View ArticleHow Does Idaho's Taxpayer ROI Rate?
Source: WalletHub Some Idahoans look forward to tax time because it's the one time of the year the government pays them. Continue reading…
View ArticleGovernor Otter Vetoes Bill Repealing Sales Tax on Groceries
BOISE, Idaho (KLIX) Idahoans will have to continue paying tax on steak, cheese, milk, and other foods now that the governor has vetoed legislation that would have repealed the sales tax on groceries....
View ArticleDeal Reached to Fix Unintended Tax Break for Certain Farmers
Congressional committees and farm groups have crafted language to fix a provision in the federal tax overhaul that gave an unintended tax advantage to farmers who sell their crops to cooperatives...
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