Understand Your State Taxes
By William Perez, About.com Guide
Tax rules vary from state to state, making state tax filing slightly more complicated than Federal tax filing. Understanding how your state works will help you file state taxes quickly and easily, while taking advantage of tax deduction opportunities.
How to File State Taxes
Information and advice on how to file your state tax returns.
- Prepare Your State Tax Return
- File a Nonresident State Tax Return
- File a Part-Year Resident Return
- Get Your State Tax Refund More Quickly
- File Multiple State Tax Returns
- Do I Need to File a Nonresident State Tax Return
- Reciprocity - Living in One State and Working in Another
Tax Tips by State
Each state has unique tax rules. Here are tax tips and tricks for some of the biggest and most complicated tax states.
- The Truth Behind 7 State Tax Myths
- States With Earned Income Tax Credits
- States That Base Taxes on Federal Adjusted Gross Income
- Top Income Tax Mistakes to Avoid in California
- California Tax Credits for Homebuyers
- Florida State Tax Profile
- Illinois State Tax Profile
- Massachusetts Tax Penalties for Health Insurance Mandates
- Michigan Tax Amnesty
- Illinois Income Tax
- Illinois Tax Agreement With Bordering States
- New York State Tax Profile
- New York Income Tax Returns - Common Errors to Avoid
- Pennsylvania Individual Income Tax
- Philadelphia Tax Amnesty
- Tennessee State Tax Relief for Nashville Flood Victims
- Texas State Tax Profile
- File Virginia State Taxes
State Tax Tips and Tricks
A look at which states have the lowest taxes, the best breaks for college savers, or the best sales tax breaks.
- States Without an Income Tax
- State Income Tax Myths Debunked
- State Income Tax Rates
- Best States for Retirees
- States That Don't Tax Out-of-State Workers
- States That Let Gay Couples File Jointly
- State Tax Breaks for Energy
- Best States for Millionaires
- Best and Worst States for Small Business
- Best States for College Savers
- State Tax Relief for Military Families
- 2011 Tax Amnesty Programs
Property Tax
Understand property tax and the taxes in your state and local area.
- Property Tax Myths and Misconceptions
- Common Property Tax Terms Defined
- Highest and Lowest Property Taxes by County
- Best and Worst States for Property Taxes
- Assessing Property Tax With Comparable Sales Method
Sales Taxes
Sales taxes vary by state, and some states have no sales tax at all. Find out state-specific sales tax information.