Accounting Today

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The IRS is pushing back filing and payment deadlines for storm and tornado victims in the Volunteer State.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Ecommerce couldn’t exist without shipping (and probably not without shipping’s partner “handling,” either), but do either incur sales tax? As is often the case in sales tax, it depends on what, how and where. Portions of packages that contain non-taxable or exempt items get a break on the tax on the S&H.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Sales tax compliance depends on many factors. One of the most important – and the most incessantly changing – is the tax rates that America’s thousands of jurisdictions impose. Exemptions can also seem whimsical: New York charges different sales tax on a bagel that’s sold as-is or has been toasted and smeared with cream cheese.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The IRS on Tuesday announced disaster tax relief for all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, including the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia. 26 in Tennessee. 26 in Tennessee. 22, 2024, in Alabama; Sept.

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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

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

MARCH 21, 2024

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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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. State sales tax revenues and their local portions are reported up from Auburn, N.Y., State sales tax revenues and their local portions are reported up from Auburn, N.Y., Arkansas had an almost 20% gain in December, pushing state tax revenue 1.5%

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TaxConnex

MAY 23, 2023

Last time we looked at a sample of the strange sales tax laws regarding food, including a sliced bagel in New York. If only that was the only complex category concerning sales tax. Diapers and groceries are taxed in Hawaii, Idaho, Utah, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama, Mississippi and South Dakota.

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TaxConnex

MAY 14, 2024

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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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Many American retirees wonder how their benefits will be affected following Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate taxes on Social Security income during his presidential campaign. A new report by GoBankingRates.com reveals that Texas is one of 41 states that will not tax Social Security benefits next year.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Nonprofits are often thought to be exempt from sales taxes, but is that correct? Other stats say more than 2 million charities exist that are tax-exempt according to Internal Revenue Service rules. Are non-profits exempt from sales tax obligations? These same organizations are not necessarily exempt from sales tax.

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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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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Hodges, known as the “Rookie Bookie” on social media, made her comments less than three months after Tennessee became the 20th state to launch sports betting on Nov. We’re growing a market of people who have never bet before in Tennessee.”. But we are growing the size of the player pool.". The High Rollers. Next Steps.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 24, 2023

The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The notice will also include the following information: The amount of tax due The amount of interest and penalties The due date for payment Instructions on how to pay What do I need to do if I receive an IRS CP14 notice? What is an IRS CP14 notice?

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In response to Hurricane Helene’s recent devastation and Hurricane Milton’s impending landfall, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting is highlighting tax relief opportunities available to those affected by natural disasters in 2024. They can choose to claim these losses in the year they were incurred (i.e.,

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

There’s always something changing or new going on in the world of tax, especially sales tax. In Alabama , tax licenses – including for sales tax, sellers use tax and the simplified sellers use tax – must be renewed annually as of Nov. New York City tax revenues in March and April fell $1.15

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Our Halloween-month look at tricky items for sales tax continues here with a few items it’s hard to live without…. Some states (of course) have special sales tax rules for clothing. California, Idaho and Tennessee exempt only clothing sales for some nonprofits, for example. Thirteen states tax groceries.

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TaxConnex

JULY 8, 2021

Many states use sales tax holidays to waive or reduce sales tax on various items. Location, location, location is the rule when it comes to sales tax holidays. The holidays may only cover state sales tax but not local sales taxes, as in South Carolina (which, like other states, has no price cap on eligible items).

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 7, 2021

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. There are currently five states with no state-level sales tax. Alaska has long heard rumblings of a statewide sales tax. First came the state’s Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission of municipalities banding together to tax sales.

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Cherry Bekaert

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Understanding the available tax relief options is crucial. IRS Disaster Relief The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers comprehensive tax relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton across several states. Tennessee : Tax relief measures are detailed on the Tennessee Department of Revenue website.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How is sales tax managed for this growing industry? The sales tax obligations related to subscription box services depend on many of the same questions as other remote sellers: Are your products taxable or exempt in tax jurisdictions where you have customers? Wine and other spirits also incur excise taxes in many states.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 24, 2023

The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The notice will also include the following information: The amount of tax due The amount of interest and penalties The due date for payment Instructions on how to pay What do I need to do if I receive an IRS CP14 notice? What is an IRS CP14 notice?

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

All hail sales tax! Taxing certain goods dates back as far as 4,000 years. Ancient Egypt taxed cooking oil, for instance. The tax was levied on a product people had to buy and were forbidden to reuse (coincidentally, the Pharaoh had a monopoly on production). Salestaxes are no exception.

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Withum

JANUARY 16, 2024

We are excited to announce that Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a bipartisan tax framework that promotes Main Street businesses, while also providing more financial security to families in need. For the 2023 taxable year, a 179 expense of $1.16

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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

APRIL 12, 2022

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Inflation and other spiraling prices have driven states’ lawmakers to consider relief via sales and other taxes. Florida seems to be leading the way, proposing sales tax holidays and other short- and long-term tax relief on a broad range of products.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Explore key topics for the upcoming tax season, including recent tax law changes, the impact of evolving technology, and adjustments to reporting requirements. Today, he is Brand Ambassador, helping shape the future and growth of one of the largest professional tax software companies in the nation.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 15, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Midyear sales tax. The Tax Foundation released its “State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2023” report of the 45 states (and the District of Columbia) that collect statewide sales taxes and the 38 states where local sales taxes are collected.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 17, 2023

Online sales could not exist without shipping, and the charges associated with shipping are subject to sales tax in many states. Question is, who has to pay that sales tax these days, and where? For sales tax purposes, you’ll see reference to “shipping,” “shipping and handling” (Arizona taxes these two, for instance) and “delivery”.

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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

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, the Mega Millions winner will have to pay considerable federal taxes. The IRS takes federal tax “off the top.” But the winner then pays additional federal income taxes based on the tax rate tied to their federal tax bracket, which will be high due to the multi-billion-dollar payout. Here are eight U.S.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Document Management software is a valuable solution for the organization as you prepare for tax season. Download the guide to ensure you are ready for next tax season. It finds the documents you need in seconds, and creates a bespoke, secure database for your firm.

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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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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 10, 2024

CPA Practice Advisor wants to highlight those in the accounting and tax communities who have begun or are in the process of mobilizing efforts to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. FICPA will be hosting a second webinar with Schreiber on disaster tax matters at 10 a.m. [Updated on Oct. 10; originally posted on Oct.

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