CPA Practice

MAY 8, 2023

By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Given the economy, many people are looking to save money where they can. Reducing taxes is one way to cut costs, and sometimes moving from a high-tax state to a low-tax state can eliminate thousands of dollars in expenses year after year.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 12, 2023

But not for sales tax liability, where most states still maintain strong responsible party laws. And they can come as a real shock: CEOs, CFOs, directors and other execs can be held personally responsible for sales tax shortfalls. That’s true for many of the fiscal messes that can befall a company. How do they know who’s responsible?

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TaxConnex

APRIL 30, 2024

Q: Is this a “tax” or a “fee”? RDFs are a relatively new concept: Colorado was first to roll one out, in July 2022. As with many taxes, this was created as one way to generate revenue. A: States always think a tax-revenue avenue is a good idea. Q: What’s happening in Illinois and New York?

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

New York City’s tax code was amended on August 31, 2022, to harmonize a number of the City’s provisions with New York State. New York City Corporate Economic Nexus. This legislation does not apply to New York City Unincorporated Business Tax or General Corporation Tax.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fear frequently motivates all tax compliance. And with sales tax, as with most other kinds of tax, that fear is of an audit. This unwanted (and sometimes seemingly random) scrutiny from tax jurisdictions can terrify small companies. How to get ready Assume you’re going to get hit with a sales tax audit sooner or later.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 11, 2024

TikTok has told The New York Times that it has already signed up 200,000 sellers to Shop and that more than 100,000 creators could make videos and livestream with shopping buttons. And how do you manage sales tax when selling on it? TikTok Shop collects and remits sales tax on behalf of its sellers.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Thirteen states have agreed to participate in a trial run of the IRS’s free online return filing system, called Direct File, during the 2024 tax season, the agency said on Tuesday. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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MyIRSRelief

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Enrolled Agent: Comprehensive Tax Services for Individuals and Businesses When it comes to managing your taxes, finding a qualified and reliable tax professional is crucial. An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and is empowered by the U.S.

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Shay CPA

JULY 26, 2023

An Overview of START-UP NY, QETC, and Life Sciences R&D Tax Credit Program New York has long been a global hub for finance, fashion, and food. START-UP NY: A Decade of Tax-Free Operations START-UP NY is a unique program aimed at partnering businesses with universities and colleges across the state.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 24, 2023

Residents and businesses in five New York counties affected by recent winter storms now have until May 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service has announced. Lawrence and Suffolk counties qualify for tax relief. 23 and Dec.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 22, 2024

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Two states have changed their sourcing rules for the application of sales tax obligations. Two states are reportedly considering using higher sales tax to fund cuts in property taxes. Two-thirds of the tax would help reduce property tax.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 1, 2023

You sell an item to a customer, they decide for whatever reason to return it, and you give them a refund. Except when sales tax becomes involved. One in every five … What are the odds your online company will have to deal with returns and make refunds? And the state or local sales tax you also charged on the purchase?

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MyIRSRelief

AUGUST 2, 2024

This dichotomy creates a complex tax landscape for cannabis businesses, particularly concerning compliance, audits, and the infamous Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Get professional tax help by calling our tax firm at 1-877-788-2937. Recordkeeping Good recordkeeping is essential for tax compliance.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Now it’s time to register with the states to collect and remit sales tax. You complete your sales tax registrations and file them with the departments of revenue or taxation in each state. These registrations are called sales tax permits, sometimes licenses. New York calls theirs a “sales tax certificate of authority.”

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 2, 2024

Nic Querolo Bloomberg News (TNS) Undocumented immigrants paid almost $100 billion of taxes, underscoring the importance of border policies on the country’s tax collections, according to a new report. billion, or roughly $9,000 per person, in taxes in 2022, the report shows. government.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Last week we talked about all of the different filing frequencies and deadlines you have to manage with your sales tax obligation. T rying to meet your sales tax obligations across many different states confronts you with a head-spinning assortment of deadlines and filing frequencies. If you missed that – check it out!

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 19, 2023

We hear a lot about “sales tax obligations,” but who exactly in your company is “obligated?” Since the Supreme Court’s 2018 Wayfair decision, many businesses are required to collect and remit sales tax in multiple states – more so than pre-Wayfair. Personal liability can often apply whether the imposed tax was collected or not.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 10, 2020

States may be getting tougher on sales tax delinquents as the pandemic drags on and tax revenues, in many places, take hits. Just ask Fiorella’s Landscaping in western New York. area company must pay back more than $95,000 after pocketing sales tax money owed to the state, according to authorities.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The start of a month typically brings some number of tax-related changes. Erie County, New York, exempts energy sources and services New York state sales tax doesn’t apply to retail sales of residential energy sources and services, but local sales tax does apply in many jurisdictions, including Erie County.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 29, 2024

Cytron Filing taxes for your clients doesn’t have to be a drain on your firm’s time, energy, and resources. Wrestling with sky-high tax season burnout and subpar work-life balance. Redundant and draining tasks that eat away at a tax professional’s time and energy. By Scott H. For many, this is “business as usual” at their firm.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. billion in tax revenue on sales tax holidays that offer breaks on such goods as back-to-school or disaster-preparedness items. The other prevalent argument is that sales tax holidays are a way of giving tax relief. “The

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TaxConnex

JUNE 1, 2023

Last time, we looked at trailing nexus and a few reasons you might want to cancel your sales tax registration with a state. We say “ironclad” because often a state will dispute whether you can cancel your registration because they don’t want to lose sources of tax revenue. So, is cancelling your sales tax registration simple?

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CPA Practice

APRIL 7, 2023

The Department of Justice is warning taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 18 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The landscape of estate and tax planning has undergone a substantial transformation due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), which effectively doubled the federal estate exemption to over $11 million (indexed for inflation to $13,610,000 in 2024) and is not scheduled to sunset until the end of the 2025 tax year.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 23, 2021

If you and your company haven’t been hit with a sales tax audit yet, congrats. In TaxConnex’s recent market survey more than one in four (26.7%) top finance professionals in a variety of industries report seeing an increase in state sales tax audits in the past two years. Sales Tax Audit Triggers.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Rolling the dice with sales tax compliance can backfire in a big way. Keep reading to see some recent sales tax missteps that had big costs. Tax air-or. New York: A Long Island provider of self-service, coin-operated air machines to inflate car tires has been socked with a $4.25 and its owner, William McCabe.

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TaxConnex

JULY 15, 2021

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. 1, 2022, though, all retailers must apply the destination sourcing rules when calculating, collecting and remitting state sales tax. Marketplace sellers that properly remitted tax can file a claim for credit. As of Feb.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 21, 2023

By Joy Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Businesses that sell marijuana have a heavy federal income tax burden. They are taxed on their income but can’t write off most of their business expenses. Here is the main federal income tax implication. Legal marijuana businesses are an enforcement priority of the IRS.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 26, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Gary Bingel, partner-in-charge for state and local taxes in accounting firm EisnerAmper’s State and Local Tax National Tax Group, made several predictions for 2023 in sales and other taxes. Crystal ball time. Oneida, N.Y.,

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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. People face a July 17 deadline to file their returns.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 15, 2024

Nonprofit Tax Service by Mike Habib, EA Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in society, offering valuable services and advocacy. However, managing tax compliance can be a significant challenge due to the complex nature of tax laws and regulations. Get professional help by calling us at 1-877-78-TAXES [1-877-788-2937].

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Sidney Kess, a nationally renowned tax lawyer and accountant, author of hundreds of tax books on financial and estate planning, educator, and a friend to many in the profession, passed away on Sunday at the age of 97. 14, 1926, in New York City, served in the U.S. 18 and 19.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A new work group within the Large Business and International (LB&I) division will be tasked with holding large partnerships and other pass-through businesses accountable to pay the full amount of taxes they owe, the IRS said on Wednesday. Pass-throughs are frequently used by higher-income groups and can be complex tax arrangements.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 21, 2024

Property tax compliance can be just as puzzling, and getting it right in some states can be more complex than in others. This blog post sheds light on what makes personal property tax compliance in certain states particularly tricky. This helps explain why many companies find property tax compliance time-consuming.

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Katz,Sapper&Miller

JULY 25, 2018

Businesses subject to New York City’s Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) will now be able to claim the new CRT credit on their June 1, 2018–May 31, 2019 tax return.

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Cherry Bekaert

JULY 14, 2023

Many of these startups are set up as pass-through entities (PTEs), which provide an easy conduit for one layer of flow-through taxation and often retain favorable exit opportunities from a tax perspective. As these startups grow and take on investors, it’s important that financial managers understand the state tax ramifications of growth.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service says its Direct File program has added 12 new states and will be available for the 2025 tax filing season. During the pilot last year, Direct File was available in Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State and Wyoming.

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