TaxConnex

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are excited to announce the completion of our fourth annual sales tax survey. This year’s results provided insights into how businesses are managing the complexities of sales tax and how they are being impacted by economic and regulatory structures.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

October 15 th ended the last major income tax due dates in 2023. Most CPAs use the fourth quarter of the year for audit and tax planning for clients, strategic planning for the firm and of course, CPE. Look out for our December webinar for an additional CPE credit!)

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

TaxConnex is pleased to announce the completion of their second annual sales tax survey finding that the increasing sales tax complexities, growing nexus, fear of sales tax audits and limited resources to do what is necessary to remain compliant are among the top worries of financial professionals heading into 2022.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors believe they have minimal sales tax obligations due to the likelihood of sales tax-exempt transactions. The concept to consider is whether the sales by these types of businesses are exempt or not from sales tax collection. However, there are numerous pitfalls to be aware of.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It’s a common scenario: A company has decided to sell, then due diligence turns up a $2 million risk in past sales tax obligations and compliance. Do you have solid positions and reasons for your sales tax decisions? Can you defend your sale tax position to minimize the escrow’s impact? Let’s say you’re the seller.

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TaxConnex

MAY 26, 2022

However, certain exemptions could apply making the sale of TPP exempt from sales tax in some situations. The buyer wants to make the original purchase exempt from sales tax, and they expect to then charge sales tax when they sell the item. Sales tax obligations start with nexus. Assessing your footprint.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 26, 2022

Not paying attention to your sales tax obligations is never wise. True, it’s a relatively new requirement to collect sales and use tax from remote customers, but it’s one the taxman has always taken seriously from businesses – and that seriousness is only intensifying. Your sales tax obligation starts with nexus. Services are?not?tangible

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Alpharetta, GA - TaxConnex, Inc today released the results of a new survey finding that the increasing sales tax complexities, growing nexus, limited resources and additional audits are among the top worries of financial professionals in 2021. 71% of companies are not fully satisfied with their current approach to sales tax.

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TaxConnex

JULY 20, 2023

Maintaining current, valid exemption certificates is critical in managing your overall sales tax risk. Under audit, an otherwise exempt sale will be deemed taxable without such documentation from a customer – and just a few missing certificates can result in large penalties and interest. If you don’t, you could be in great trouble.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 31, 2021

A Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) can be a great tool to address past sales tax obligations, but it’s important to consider all the plusses and minuses and ensure you make the right decision for your business when it comes to mitigation efforts. You’ve collected the sales tax but have yet to register and remit to the state.

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Withum

MAY 10, 2022

I am scheduled to present four free webinars primarily for CPAs, but anyone in business that uses financial statements might also find them interesting and insightful. Also, I am presenting an IRA/401k webinar for the general public and not accountants or tax professionals. There will be 1 A&A CPE credit for each webinar.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm ET Sponsor: Avalara Duration: 1 Hour Register Now This webinar is designed for accountants using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software. Prior to Acuity, Kenji was CFO of an Inc 5000 tech company and worked in the audit practice at Arthur Andersen.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Most tax professionals know that dealing with forces beyond their control—and the costly disruptions they cause—is a way of life. Unfortunately, many tax departments are feeling a strain on their resources as a result of these events. This, in turn, puts tax departments at greater risk for even more audits and stiffer penalties.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: Avalara Duration: 1 Hour Register Now We’ll demonstrate how automation integrates with popular accounting platforms to save time, reduce risk, and enhance efficiency. Plus, earn free CPE credit! Join us for best practices and a live demo.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 27, 2021

Sales tax obligations are getting more complicated for businesses of all industries. In this blog, we’ll talk to some of the common missteps businesses make when trying to manage sales tax on their own. Figuring out where you have nexus is key to determining your sales tax liability. Not evaluating economic nexus.

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Withum

AUGUST 2, 2023

On July 25, 2023, the Office of Fraud Enforcement and National Fraud Counsel of the IRS hosted a webinar on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and discussed the current landscape of enforcement for tax professionals. If you want a more robust analysis of these rules, read our article here or watch our ERC Audits on-demand webinar.

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MyIRSRelief

DECEMBER 13, 2024

How CPAs and Lawyers Can Collaborate with Mike Habib, EA for Tax Representation Referrals Mike Habib, EA, is a trusted tax resolution expert with extensive experience helping individuals and businesses resolve complicated tax issues. Contact us today at 1-877-78-TAXES [1-877-788-2937].

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TaxConnex

APRIL 6, 2023

The 2018 Supreme Court Wayfair decision gave us a bright line standard for determining sales tax nexus: Generate a set amount of revenue in a state in a set amount of time and your company has to collect and remit the applicable sales tax. Managing sales tax is burdensome. Seems clear. Who handles compliance?

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Exactly how long will it take you to set up a process to evaluate and comply with your sales tax obligations? Depends on your business and where you are in your sales tax journey. Do you need a sales tax solution? Typically, a triggering event causes a company to investigate whether it needs a sales tax process.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Other potential deal-killers, though, might get less scrutiny in due diligence – including problems with a target company’s past sales tax compliance. Ignoring tax Tens of thousands of M&As happen in the U.S. One frequent culprit is poor due diligence – and due diligence that doesn’t properly account for past tax liability.

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Cherry Bekaert

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Recent legislation, through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), greatly enhanced and created energy tax credits and incentives available to many industries through the U.S. Contact Us The post Sustainable Manufacturing: Harnessing Energy Tax Credits appeared first on Cherry Bekaert.

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

AUGUST 15, 2022

My colleagues at the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives are offering a 75-minute webinar on Tuesday, August 23 to discuss the requirements and pitfalls in claiming Employee Retention Credits (ERC). You can expect their enforcement division to ramp up audits in the next few years.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And one thing that can pound a stake through the heart of a promising M&A is unearthing past tax liability during due diligence. Enter past-due sales tax, a sometimes-overlooked and haunting liability that might not get the attention of, say, overdue income or property tax, until it’s too late. Requirements can vary widely.

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TaxConnex

MARCH 16, 2023

Many manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors believe they have minimal sales tax obligations due to the likelihood of  sales tax-exempt transactions. The concept to consider is whether the sales by these types of businesses are exempt or not from sales tax collection. There could be a sales tax obligation here as well.

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Withum

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Withum’s State and Local Sales Tax Team will discuss developments related to how the Wayfair decision has affected businesses and the related sales tax compliance requirements including collections, remittance, and software solutions. View More On-Demand Webinars. Recognize nexus creating activities for sales/use tax purposes.

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ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Is this an audit, and what should we expect if it is? ANSWER: The request for documents probably does signal the beginning of a DOL civil investigation (often referred to as an “audit”). We strongly advise seeking the assistance of experienced legal counsel to assist with a DOL audit. Contributing Editors: EBIA Staff.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 28, 2024

CPA Practice Advisor has announced the 2024 Tax and Technology Innovation Award winners and finalists. After voting by the awards committee panel each year, the top five products are presented as winners of the Tax and Accounting Technology Innovation Awards. Award winners and finalists are presented alphabetically.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Jump to: How AI is transforming audit AI-Assisted Decision Making in Thomson Reuters Cloud Audit Suite Ready to transform audit? How AI is transforming audit Traditionally, auditors have heavily relied on manual processes to uncover risk in financial statements and business operations.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 6, 2022

When you can flag changes in accounting, auditing, and tax that clients didn’t know about, and help them manage commercial impacts with innovative solutions, then you’re well on your way to gaining their trust. But how do you stay current on accounting and auditing standards when there are new developments happening all the time?

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Jump to: When to consider an automated tax software solution Benefits of sales tax automation software What if you don’t have a complex business model? Amidst a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, it can seem more challenging than ever to understand your sales tax obligations in every jurisdiction in which you do business.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 8, 2023

Valid exemption certificates from your customers are critical in managing your overall sales tax risk. Under audit, an otherwise exempt sale will be deemed taxable without such documentation. Plan across There are a lot of moving pieces to consider: sales, order entry, billing, credit, tax, customer service, etc.

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Withum

JANUARY 4, 2024

Click Here Listen in as John Smith and James Trubenbach-Byrne discuss in this timely webinar how to ensure your healthcare organization is prepared for all the year-end tax accounting and auditing qualifications. View On-Demand Webinar Learning Objectives: Interpret implementation and general tax updates.

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Withum

MARCH 22, 2023

Withum’s Healthcare Services Team discuss the 2023 Healthcare Industry Tax Updates. List and categorize potential Clean Energy Refundable Tax Credits and other opportunities for healthcare organizations as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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Withum

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This webinar will provide valuable insights into the CSRD requirements and how companies can effectively prepare to comply,” says Holman.  Our History Established in 1974 , Withum is a national top-ranking public accounting firm that provides advisory, tax, and audit services to businesses and individuals on a local-to-global scale.

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Cherry Bekaert

MAY 23, 2023

Situation: Sales Tax Obligations Spanning Multiple States The Company was only registered with and reporting sales tax to its home state. With customers spanning 33 states and a workforce of more than 50 remote employees, all of the Company’s sales tax obligations were not being met.

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Withum

JANUARY 17, 2023

How to Start a Charity is the topic of my next webinar at the East Brunswick Public Library, to be presented Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Noon. All of this will be covered in the one-hour webinar. I will cover 30 Steps involved in setting up a 501(c)(3) charity or not-for-profit (“NFP”) organization and how to start operating it.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 19, 2023

445 professional staff — 93 percent auditors and seven percent tax and advisory — participated in answer sharing during mandatory, open-book internal training assessments between 2016 and 2020. auditing curriculum. Here’s what happened. So we kinda already knew there was some cheating going on over there.

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