If itemizing federal taxes remember to deduct state, local taxes
Tri-City Herald - Washington residents who are filing itemized tax returns should remember to deduct state and local sales tax, according to Sen. Maria Cantwell.
The deduction provides tax fairness to residents of eight states without an income, including Washington, according to a news release.
While the deduction is available for 2011 taxes, it has not been extended to 2012, according to a news release.
“This deduction puts an average of $500 back in Washingtonians’ pockets,” Cantwell said. “I worked hard to ensure that this deduction was available to Washingtonians this tax season, and I will continue to fight to ensure Washingtonians get the tax fairness they deserve.”
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Protecting Washington’s Natural Resources
As one of the most beautiful states in the union–and one of the richest in natural resources–Washington has a special interest in energy and environmental policy. And Maria has fought hard to uphold the state’s conservation tradition, while also working to bring our energy policy into the 21st century.
Fighting For Washington Businesses, Workers and Jobs
Maria knows Washington’s business community – because, as an executive at an innovative software company, she was part of it. And as a Senator, she’s led the way in helping businesses large and small throughout Washington grow, thrive, and create jobs.
Keeping Washington Families Safe
Maria has taken a leadership role on safety and security issues, including defending our borders, strengthening our military, cracking down on gangs, and taking on drug crime in Washington communities.
Standing with Middle-Class Taxpayers
Middle-class families around Washington and across the country are facing tough times–and tough decisions about balancing the family checkbook each month. Maria has fought to strengthen the economic security of Washington families and cut taxes for middle-class families.
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