Accounting Today

JULY 10, 2024

The IRS is pushing back both filing and payments deadlines for impacted taxpayers.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 4, 2024

Now, almost six years after the landmark Wayfair case ignited sales tax obligations for more remote sellers, one of those numbers might be falling out of favor. Since the Supreme Court’s decision in 2018, almost all states with economic nexus opted to have dollar volume of sales as one trigger for sales tax obligations.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 16, 2024

Then you already have one of the most complicated situations in sales tax. Your tax obligation and liability begin with where you have nexus , the connection between your company and a taxing authority or jurisdiction. These questions factor into determining whether sales tax applies.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 13, 2024

It seems like yesterday when only physical nexus ignited a company’s sales tax obligations in a state. Evolution of sales tax obligations “Nexus” means a company has a connection to a tax jurisdiction sufficient to allow that jurisdiction to make the company adhere to sales tax rules. How and why did this come about?

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Wayfair, Inc et al , but many businesses are still trying to figure out how to manage sales tax obligations brought on by this decision. Some examples: Iowa: Gross sales to the state over $100,000; no annual transaction threshold. All 45 states with state-wide sales tax now have economic thresholds set.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 20, 2023

Almost five years ago, the Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision was heralded as a revenue gateway for almost all states to require remote sellers to collect and remit sales tax. South Dakota joins California, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin in eliminating transaction-based nexus thresholds. Starting Aug.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 7, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Iowa topped the list for having the highest search levels for Black Friday in the U.S., Gains in sales tax revenue are becoming spottier in general – especially on the local level – but not statewide everywhere. billion in the U.S.,

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 9, 2022

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. State sales tax holidays fail to live up to the hype. in favor of conveniently popular yet ultimately ineffective sales tax holidays.”. Several states tinkered with their sales tax exemptions this summer. Holiday hucksterism? Free for all.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The explosive growth of online sales means that state and local governments are searching for ways to recoup the tax revenue that they have determined they are owed. States are eager to take a portion of these sales and include them in their general tax revenues. In 2018, the landmark Supreme Court decision South Dakota v.

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Cherry Bekaert

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Iowa On September 29, 2023, the Iowa Department of Revenue announced that the 2022 Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Tax election and 2022 PTE Tax Form are available through GovConnectIowa. The Iowa Department of Revenue will not be issuing paper forms or modifying any existing 2022 income forms or schedules.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We’re fond of saying that nothing’s ever easy in sales tax. And here we’ll kick off our run toward Halloween with a look at one of the newest and trickiest areas of sales tax: electric vehicle chargers and charging. This new line of business raises a few sales tax questions, chiefly regarding the electricity flowing into the vehicles.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 5, 2024

Earlier this week WalletHub released a study that shows which states’ residents have the highest and lowest tax burden , measured as the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes. The study looks at how much tax the average person is estimated to pay in each state throughout their lifetime.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But not all search engines – or state tax websites – are created equal. What it’s like typing “sales tax” into that little rectangle with the magnifying glass on each state’s website? Here are first impressions from one-and-done searches for “sales tax” on the revenue site of each state. Connecticut Dept.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 2, 2022

In many states, sales tax holidays have been in full swing this year and will continue for months to come. These holidays are limited times (frequently weekends) where a state allows sales tax to be eliminated or reduced on categories of consumer products. Florida probably leads all states concerning sales tax holidays.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 24, 2023

Shipping is indispensable to eCommerce yet sales tax on it remains a mishmash of regulations across the states. In our previous blog, we looked at how exemptions, the taxability of the item being shipped and selling into tax-free states affect sales tax on shipping.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By Erin Murphy, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (TNS) Hundreds of Iowans did not get their correct federal tax refund due to a clerical error by the state revenue department, the department confirmed Friday, and state money will be used to fix the mistake. Once the error was discovered, a corrected file was sent to the IRS.

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TaxConnex

JULY 13, 2023

As we saw last time, sales tax holidays are continuing to enjoy a heyday this year. Iowa , Aug. 13-19: Qualifying clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will be exempt from sales tax. Connecticut: Tax-free week begins on the third Sunday of August and runs until the following Saturday. Maryland , Aug. New Jersey , Aug.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 25, 2024

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?

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Cherry Bekaert

AUGUST 10, 2023

Pass-through entity taxes (PTET) are constantly changing on a state-by-state basis. How Alabama’s PTET Works Alabama’s PTET election is made by submitting Form PTE-E via “My Alabama Taxes” on or before the 15 th day of the third month following the close of the tax year. Louisiana Louisiana House Bill No. House Bill No.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 29, 2022

New sources of tax revenue, old ones robust but sputtering in spots, tax holidays as political tools amid inflation: It’s been a year of new trends in sales tax. Heading into the new year, state sales tax revenues were up coast to coast, often by double-digit percentages. Add that U.S. Too much or too little?

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CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2024

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 27, 2024

But a tax on tangible personal property can be just as confusing. Certain times of year, when those taxes may be due, you may ask yourself: What counts as real property vs. personal property? How is tangible personal property taxed? How are property taxes calculated, and how does depreciation work?

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CPA Practice

MAY 3, 2024

Sales tax holidays are all the rage right now. There were about 45 sales tax holidays in 24 states in 2023 and could be even more than that in 2024. If you’re in retail, hang on to your hats and read our sales tax holiday FAQ to learn: What is a sales tax holiday? Do all states have a tax holiday? By Gail Cole.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The deadline for taxpayers to submit their third quarter estimated tax payment is one week from today. However, individuals and businesses affected by disasters in 17 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands may automatically qualify for a delayed tax-payment deadline, the IRS said last week.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. Social Security Tax : Employers and employees each contribute 6.2%

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CPA Practice

APRIL 12, 2023

million people across the nation (state-by-state list below) have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2019 but face a July 17 deadline to submit their tax return. billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. The Internal Revenue Service says that nearly 1.5 The IRS estimates almost $1.5

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CPA Practice

APRIL 21, 2023

So it was a huge win on Tuesday when Ford’s F-150 Lightning became one of just 10 vehicles to qualify for the full $7,500 in tax breaks laid out by the Inflation Reduction Act. The tax credits also only apply to new EVs with a sticker price below $55,000, or trucks and SUVs priced under $80,000. or don’t use American parts and pieces.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 3, 2023

This list includes every back-to-school sales tax holiday this summer, from July 27, 2023, through the end of August. Rules for tax-free shopping can vary from state to state. So, just because something is tax-exempt in one state doesn’t mean it will be in another. Does Summer Camp Qualify for a Childcare Tax Credit?

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Withum

OCTOBER 14, 2021

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TaxConnex

JUNE 22, 2021

The years since June 2018 have been unlike anything in the history of sales tax. Supreme Court Wayfair decision three years ago empowered tax jurisdictions with the sudden authority to require thousands of companies to collect and remit sales tax. How has the sales tax landscape changed in just 36 months? Wayfair case.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 4, 2022

Laws governing marketplace facilitators popped up when states saw that platforms were charging sales tax on the sale of their own or certain third-party sales but not on all sales. This produced a gap in tax collection. Recently Hawaii, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Louisiana and North Carolina added laws.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 22, 2023

Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision gave tax jurisdictions the power to require out-of-state companies collect and remit sales tax. But the latter then had to evaluate changing tax responsibilities under economic nexus thresholds and physical presence standards. See a history of sales tax here.) Easing off? As of Aug.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Tax Conference – November 2 and 3, 2023 at the Brookfield Conference Center. The Tax Conference will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. The Iowa Society of CPAs or ISCPA is offering their Fall CPE Conference September 21-22, 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Rapids.

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Xero

JULY 7, 2022

I am originally from Naperville, Illinois and I’m currently a senior studying accounting and business analytics at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. This summer, I am working at Deloitte as a Business Tax Services Intern in their Chicago office. Tell us a bit about yourself.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Hundreds of Iowans did not get their correct federal tax refund due to a clerical error by the state revenue department, the department confirmed Friday, and state money will be used to fix the mistake. As a result, the department issued an erroneous calculation, which local governments use to set their property tax rates.

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