state tax codes<\/a>, we can see that the federal rules are pretty darn mundane compared to the rules put in place by state lawmakers from coast to coast. So let\u2019s take a look at some of those weird state tax laws \u2013 and take a minute to be grateful they don\u2019t apply across all 50 states!<\/p>\n1. In California, people who were persecuted by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923 don\u2019t have to pay taxes at all! Not sure there are too many people who can claim this living in the Sunshine State these days, but we suppose you never know!<\/p>\n
2. Charitable donations can help you on your federal taxes \u2013 but did you know that in South Carolina, donating a dead deer to the poor can get you a $50 state tax write-off? Mmm, venison.<\/p>\n
3. If you farm shellfish in Maryland, you should choose your business wisely \u2013 oyster farmers there get a tax break, but if you farm any other kind of shellfish, you\u2019re out of luck.<\/p>\n
4. Live in Hawaii? Aside from being in paradise, you can get a nice little sum from the government if you grow state-approved trees \u2013 a $3000 tax write-off, to be exact.<\/p>\n
5. Living to 100 is quite a feat, anyone would agree \u2013 and apparently, New Mexico lawmakers wanted to reward those who had made it that far. Once you hit 100 years old there, you don\u2019t have to worry about taxes anymore \u2013 as long as you can\u2019t be claimed as a dependent by anyone.<\/p>\n
6. Ever heard of the \u201cjock tax?\u201d In many cities and states across the country, when an athlete (or entertainer) earns income for playing there, tax on that income is owed to that city or state government.<\/p>\n
7. Really, Tennessee? In that state, drug dealers are required to anonymously pay taxes on any income they\u2019ve received from selling illegal drugs. Wonder how that\u2019s working for them\u2026<\/p>\n
8. Similarly, even though marijuana remains illegal in most states, those same states also tax any proceeds coming from the sale of marijuana. Huh?<\/p>\n
These are far from the only wacky, unusual state tax laws out there \u2013 so filing your federal and state taxes can sometimes get pretty hairy. That is, unless you file with E-file.com. Our software walks you through your taxes with a series of simple questions, so you know you\u2019re on track every step of the way. So whether you\u2019re an oyster farmer from Maryland, a traveling entertainer, a deer hunter in South Carolina, or a Hawaiian growing some state approved trees, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When you\u2019re filing your federal taxes, plenty of the rules and requirements can leave you scratching your head. You can write off this, but not that. You can claim this credit, but only in this particular circumstance. It\u2019s enough to get anyone confused.<\/p>\n
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