Strange Ways States Tax You

Timely financial advice from a source you can trust: The Editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance. [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [Kiplinger Special Report]( TIPS TO TRIM YOUR TAXES [11 Strangest Ways States Tax You (And Don't)]( [11 Strangest Ways States Tax You (And Don't)]( Think the federal tax code is complicated? There's an even larger patchwork of taxation schemes crafted by 50 state legislatures, all coming up with new ways to extract coin from their citizenry (or create social policy through tax breaks). Plus: [9 States with No Income Tax](. [READ MORE]( [20 Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks and Deductions]( The new law actually improved some tax breaks and added a few new ones. We've updated this popular guide to common tax deductions many filers may miss to ensure that your 2018 return is a money-saving masterpiece. Plus: [Claim These Tax Deductions Even If You Don't Itemize](. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED CONTENT FROM OOMA [Find out how business owners save hundreds of dollars each month]( [Find out how business owners save hundreds of dollars each month]( A business phone is now so much more than just a tool to make and receive calls. See how upgrading your phone to Ooma Office will help you grow your business, drive more sales, and save you money over your current provider. [READ MORE]( [Don't Be Afraid to Do Your Own Taxes]( Even if you have to pay for tax software, it's cheaper than hiring a tax preparer. Plus: [Top Tax Software Programs for Your 2018 Tax Return](. [READ MORE]( [9 States With No Income Tax]( If seeing your state (on top of the federal government) take a bite out of your paycheck really grinds your gears, then consider moving yourself to one of these nine states. Plus: [All 50 States Ranked for Taxes](. [READ MORE]( [Not Sure If You Will Owe Taxes? Here's What to Do Now]( Before you even begin preparing your tax return, there is still time left to take some steps to minimize the potential damage, says financial planner Lisa Brown. Plus: [18 Red Flags for IRS Auditors](. [READ MORE]( [When You Can Expect to Receive Your Tax Refund]( The quickest way to get your refund is to file electronically and have the money directly deposited into your account. Plus: [Great Ideas for $1,000](. [READ MORE]( ALSO ON KIPLINGER [5 States With No State Sales Tax]( [IRS Waives Penalties for Taxpayers Surprised by Under-Withholding]( [14 States That Won't Tax Your Pension]( [Kiplinger] [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Link In]( [Google+]( [Tumbler]( All content ©2019 The Kiplinger Washington Editors 1100 13th Street, NW, Suite 750 Washington, D.C. 20005 You are on our Tax Tips mailing list. To manage your e-mail preferences or unsubscribe, [click here]( select which e-mails you wish to receive, and click the update button.