Category Archives: Indiana

2021 State Business Tax Climate Index: Bring Me the Usual Suspects!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Russ

Every year the Tax Foundation publishes its State Business Tax Climate Index. As they state, they look at how each state taxes, not on the how much. Per usual, the names at the top and the bottom haven’t changed much. … Continue reading →

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How to Wynne Your Money Back in Maryland

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Russ

Earlier this year the US Supreme Court ruled that Maryland had to issue full tax credits–including the county add-on tax–to individuals facing double taxation (typically, Maryland residents who earned income taxed in other states). Kay Bell in Don’t Mess With … Continue reading →

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When a W-2G (or Other Information Return) Is Wrong

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Russ

Let’s say you’re self-employed, and you get a 1099-MISC from a customer. He notes he paid you $1,200. However, he really paid you $900. What do you do? First, you contact the customer and attempt for him to correct the … Continue reading →

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Bad States for Gamblers

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Russ

It’s been a while since I’ve listed out the bad states for gamblers. Here’s an updated list. Make sure you read the notes because while all of these states have tax systems that are problematic for gamblers, some impact amateurs … Continue reading →

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Worse than Michigan: Gary, Indiana

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Russ

I was sent a link this morning to the Report of the Fiscal Monitor for Gary, Indiana. This suburb of Chicago located along Lake Michigan has, “…a proud history, tremendous physical assets and human resources. Today, however, the City’s future … Continue reading →

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