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What’s new in sales tax?

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The Court of Appeals of South Carolina has affirmed a state Administrative Law Court (ALC) finding that the online retail giant remains liable for eight figures in unpaid sales tax on third-party sales from 2016, interest and penalties. The ol’ one-two.

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Hawaii to Offer Tax Amnesty to Switch Short Term Rentals to Long Term

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Hawaii has some of the highest median home prices and rents in the country — and a persistent housing crisis. Could tax incentives geared toward turning Hawaii short-term rentals (STRs) into long-term housing increase housing stock and decrease rents for Hawaiians? However, the income tax exemption was struck.

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What's new in May for state sales and use taxes

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What’s new in May for state sales and use taxes. There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Exempting groceries from sales tax as American families struggle with inflation and other economic woes is politically tempting. million in taxes a year on the sale of groceries.

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5 Common Sales Tax Mistakes That Can Put You At Risk for Non-Compliance

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You’re trying to run a business and sales tax is not at the forefront of your plans. Make sure you aren’t making these common mistakes to ensure you have sales tax in order and aren’t at risk for penalties and fees in the case of an audit. SaaS), you deal with one of the most complex sales tax situations today.

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Sales tax and Marketplaces: Who owns the responsibility?

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jurisdictions also involves dealing with sales tax. Responsibility to pay sales tax is based on a variety of factors, such as where the seller and buyer reside and the nature of the product being sold (some items qualify for sales tax exemptions ). On a marketplace platform, who has responsibility for the sales tax?

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Exemption Certificate Expirations

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The exception certificate figures big in your sales tax toolbox. A sales tax exemption certificate means you, the seller, don’t have to collect and remit sales tax on certain products and services and to certain clients (such as schools, hospitals or churches) in a state. Get in touch to learn more.

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Taxes on Digital Products Varies Widely – A State-by-State Guide

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Yet some states still haven’t clearly defined how sales and use tax applies to digital goods and services. To help you better understand digital products sales tax, this blog will explain: How do you define digital products for sales tax? How do you figure out sales tax on digital products by state?