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Automation's place in sales tax compliance

TaxConnex

AI and automation are all the rage, but does it have a place in your sales tax compliance process? Businesses need a way to calculate the correct sales tax to charge in states where they have a sales tax obligation, and for this, automation can be a great solution. If so, where?

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Understanding use tax

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One such phrase is “sales and use tax.”. We sure know what “sales” tax is. What about Use Tax? Use tax is defined ?as as a tax on the storage, use or consumption of a taxable item or service on which no sales tax has been paid. Use tax or sales tax is due on a sale, but not both. Your ‘choice’.

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What Might Be Ahead as Many Tax Provisions are Scheduled to Expire?

RogerRossmeisl

Buckle up, America: Major tax changes are on the horizon. The reason has to do with tax law and the upcoming elections. Our current situation The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which generally took effect in 2018, made sweeping changes. A new political landscape in Washington could also mean other tax law changes.

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Sales Tax Updates: What’s new in sales tax for April?

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. A bill that would raise the online sales tax in Alabama is progressing with state lawmakers. The current Alabama sales tax is 8% for online purchases, the same as for purchases at the state’s brick-and-mortar stores. Leveling the field.

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Washington, Lincoln and the U.S. tax system

Accounting Today

In the wake of President's Day, and in the midst of tax season, take a minute to learn about Washington's and Lincoln's key contributions to the U.S. tax system.

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States hit ‘Delete’ on some sales tax measures | TaxConnex

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If it seems like jurisdictions just ceaselessly add additional sales tax laws, statutes and restrictions, recent news out of three states should be refreshing. New Jersey , in a move seemingly counter to a nationwide trend, has repealed its annual sales tax holiday for certain school supplies and sport or recreational equipment.

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Sales tax on shipping: latest updates

TaxConnex

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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