That means for most Americans, both federal and state taxes are due mid-April – with a few exceptions.
But not every state collects income tax, which means not all Americans have to file state taxes.
(The IRS will begin accepting federal returns on Jan. 24 this year.)
State tax deadlines vary; you’re able to check yourson the Federation of Tax Administrators website.
There are seven states with no income tax, however.
They are:
Things are a bit more complicated in Tennessee and New Hampshire, which don’t taxearnedincome.
It’s typically collected at the state, city and local municipality levels.
In addition to the states that collect sales taxes, 38 states also allow for local sales taxes.
In some instances, local taxes can be higher than state taxes.
It’s the state with the lowest overall sales tax.
California has the highest state-enforced sales tax at 7.25%.
And, every year, many states offer asales tax holiday.
Some states like Alabama, Texas and Florida offer multiple tax holidays – for hurricane supplies and school supplies.
Mississippi has one just for firearms and hunting supplies.
It can be collected at the state, county and local level.
Your tax questions, answered
