State-tax articles
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The deadline to file state taxes is this week; here's how to file
BATON ROUGE — The deadline to file state income taxes is Wednesday.Taxpayers can file returns electronically through the state's free web portal, Louisiana File Online. Taxpayers can also submit their returns via commercially available tax prep software or with printed returns available through the state's Department of Revenue.Wednesday is the regular filing deadline, but a six-month extension passed by the legislature in 2022 is also available for taxpayers who need additional time. The...
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Visualizing The Tax Burden Of Every US State
Visualizing The Tax Burden Of Every US State This map graphic visualizes the total tax burden in each U.S. state as of March 2024, based on figures compiled by WalletHub. It’s important to understand that under this methodology, the tax burden measures the percent of an average person’s income that is paid towards state and local taxes. It considers property taxes, income taxes, and sales & excise tax. Data and Methodology The figures we used to create this graphic are listed...
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Houston ISD superintendent accused of funneling tax dollars out of state
A state lawmaker and Houston residents urge the Texas Education Agency to investigate whether the state-appointed superintendent