Taxes

Moves to make before year ends to save money on next year’s taxes

April 15 and the deadline to file your tax return is still a way off, but the time to start planning is now.

Governor extends Georgia gas tax suspension into mid-December

Georgia’s governor extended the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax for yet another month through Dec. 11.

Florida gas tax holiday savings wiped out by OPEC+ production cut, price hike

The latest price hike in fuel has essentially wiped out savings drivers could have seen from Florida’s gas tax holiday.

Governor again suspends Georgia gas taxes into mid-November

Georgia’s governor is extending the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax through Nov. 11.

IRS issues tax relief for Floridians following Hurricane Ian’s devastation

The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday that taxpayers affected by Hurricane Ian are eligible to receive tax relief following the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Governor again suspends Georgia gas taxes into mid-October

Georgia’s governor is extending the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax through mid-October.

QUESTION: What do you think about raising property taxes for teacher raises?

DCPS ahead of schedule on revenue collected from half-cent sales tax

Every Duval County school is getting safety and security upgrades as part of the district’s 15-year facility plan.

Kemp extends order suspending Georgia gas taxes until mid-August

Gov. Brian Kemp extended the suspension of Georgia’s motor fuel tax for an extra month.

Kemp signs order suspending Georgia gas taxes until mid-July

Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending Georgia’s motor fuel tax for six more weeks.

Finished your taxes? Take these steps to get ahead for next year

Are you knee-deep in receipts, 1099 forms and W2s? Or are you all done?

You’ve filed your taxes -- now, what should you do with those documents?

If you’ve finally gotten your taxes filed, you’re probably ready to put it all away and move on. Have you considered which documents you should keep? And for how long?

Waiting on your tax refund? Thieves are too if you use a public Wi-Fi

Florida Attorney General warns about using public wi-fi to file taxes.

Taxes during COVID: What you might not know

Filing your taxes in the post-COVID era can be complicated and confusing. Laws are changing all the time.

From Homer Simpson to Al Bundy, how TV has had fun with tax season

Tax season can be a reason to laugh, as these famous TV episodes showed.

Georgia lawmakers pass measures on taxes, voting and schools

Georgia lawmakers pushed through dozens of bills in a rapid-fire conclusion to their 2022 session on Monday, delivering a tax cut and banning teaching on “divisive concepts” in schools.

Inflation and car prices: What’s going on? How did this happen?

It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.

Everything you need to know about filing a tax extension

If you already anticipate needing some extra time to file your federal tax return, there’s some good news. You can always file for an extension.

Thinking about accounting, but hoping to avoid tax-related jobs? Consider these 5 fun careers

When you hear someone say that he or she is an accountant, do you think of taxes right away?

Top 20 money-saving tips for stay-at-home moms and dads

Have you ever seen this quote floating around the internet? “Impossible only means you haven’t found the solution yet.”

5 situations in which pets can be used for tax breaks

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

Is it time to switch to paying quarterly taxes? Here’s when to decide, and how to get it done.

There’s one day each year that sticks out to American taxpayers everywhere, and this year is April 18: Tax Day. But to another group of people -- the ones who make quarterly payments -- there are three other times a year to pay up.

Getting a big tax refund this year? How to make your money go further

If you’re expecting a generous refund this season, you’ll want to make that money work as hard as you do.

How do I file taxes if I’m working remotely in another state that’s not my residence?

A common aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two or so years has been more employees working remotely, but that doesn’t necessarily mean all those people were working from their homes.

Should I pay my tax bill with a credit card?

For those who will have to pay money on their tax returns, a big question usually follows once the amount owed is determined: Should I put this tax bill on my credit card?

An end to tax havens? How a new global minimum tax rate could affect the world’s economy

Here are facts and figures of the OECD’s plan and what it hopes to achieve.

Report: Duval’s half-cent sales tax garners $110M in 1st year, but public awareness needs improvement

The committee overseeing Duval County’s half-cent sales tax for school improvement said in its first annual report it’s already ahead of schedule for how much revenue has been collected.

High gas prices will likely mean higher taxes to keep city vehicles running

Quiz: How much do you know about income tax?

You likely know what “income” means, and of course you’re aware of federal and state taxes, and the fact that we have to do them (or have them prepared for us, in some cases), every year. But how much do you know about income tax overall?

Strange tax deductions that were approved by the government

When it comes to tax write-offs, many people will stretch the limits to see what they can get away with.

9+ deductions you should be making if you are self-employed

Whether you’re new to owning your own business or a seasoned vet, taxes can be so stressful. It’s easy to overlook things or simply forget an item here and there.

St. Johns County commissioners introduce sales tax increase, aiming for November ballot measure

The St. Johns County Board of Commissioners read through an official proposal Tuesday afternoon, which, if passed, would increase the county’s sales tax rate by one percent for at least the next ten years.