TaxConnex

MAY 28, 2024

Managing your sales and use tax process can be difficult for businesses of all sizes and industries. Unlike most countries, there isn't a nationwide sales tax. This blog will examine 5 common situations businesses face that could expose you to sales tax risk so you can be sure to remain compliant. Change of Staff.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It’s the end of the year and as we all start to think about our New Year’s resolutions, it’s also a good time to start thinking about correcting any sales tax missteps your business may be facing. They report taxes owed in exchange for a waiver of penalty and a limited look-back period.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 7, 2022

Marketplace facilitators are required to charge sales tax where they have nexus (the connection between a tax authority and a company). Sales tax obligations start with nexus, the concept that enables state and local governments to require businesses to collect and remit sales tax on the products and services they sell.

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TaxConnex

MARCH 11, 2021

Sales tax obligations regarding software and other technology-related solutions can often come down to location and definition. Four states recently took a closer look at how sales tax applies to technology-related solutions, one of the more confusing industries for complying with sales and use tax requirements.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Usually all retail sales of tangible personal property (TPP) are taxable, but many states have started to tax services. Who the customer is and what they’ll use the TPP for can create a sales tax exclusion, too, such as when selling to a church or government agency. They also take the burden of sales tax obligation off the seller.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

October 15 th ended the last major income tax due dates in 2023. Most CPAs use the fourth quarter of the year for audit and tax planning for clients, strategic planning for the firm and of course, CPE. Look out for our December webinar for an additional CPE credit!)

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 25, 2024

Most states change their sales tax rate laws on either Jan. and a ton of local jurisdictions with the authority from their states to change their individual tax rates. Kentucky was the latest state to subject SaaS to sales tax, effective last year. 1 or July 1, by the calendar year or by the fiscal year.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 30, 2022

Many tech companies consider themselves a service provider exempt from sales and use tax. But the 2018 Wayfair decision expanded the definition of nexus and and more of these businesses are now subject to sales and use tax collection, including on one of their product staples: apps. What about the sales tax?

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 9, 2024

We are excited to announce the completion of our fourth annual sales tax survey. This year’s results provided insights into how businesses are managing the complexities of sales tax and how they are being impacted by economic and regulatory structures.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Sales tax is complicated no matter the industry you are in. Some sales tax concepts for the leasing industry are quite simple while others are more complicated. This property that is owned by the lessor creates sales tax nexus wherever the equipment resides. This concept is generally straightforward. Rental’ versus ‘lease’.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

TaxConnex is pleased to announce the completion of their second annual sales tax survey finding that the increasing sales tax complexities, growing nexus, fear of sales tax audits and limited resources to do what is necessary to remain compliant are among the top worries of financial professionals heading into 2022.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If your business sells software or software-as-a-service (SaaS), you deal with one of the most complex sales tax situations, potentially without even realizing it. Your sales tax obligation and liability begin with where you have nexus , a connection between your company and a taxing authority or jurisdiction.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 24, 2021

In the world of sales tax, they’re major marketplace facilitators. Marketplace facilitators are required to charge sales tax where they have nexus (the connection between a tax authority and a company). It wasn’t long before states recognized that there was still a large portion of internet-based sales that weren’t being taxed.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It’s a common scenario: A company has decided to sell, then due diligence turns up a $2 million risk in past sales tax obligations and compliance. Do you have solid positions and reasons for your sales tax decisions? Can you defend your sale tax position to minimize the escrow’s impact? Let’s say you’re the seller.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 17, 2021

Sales tax is full of complexities, but there are certain topics that seem to cause more of a headache than others. Who’s responsible for the tax? Who is ultimately responsible for the sales tax in this three-party transaction? If the distributor has nexus in Illinois, then they are required to charge Illinois sales tax.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors believe they have minimal sales tax obligations due to the likelihood of sales tax-exempt transactions. The concept to consider is whether the sales by these types of businesses are exempt or not from sales tax collection. However, there are numerous pitfalls to be aware of.

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TaxConnex

MAY 26, 2022

However, certain exemptions could apply making the sale of TPP exempt from sales tax in some situations. The buyer wants to make the original purchase exempt from sales tax, and they expect to then charge sales tax when they sell the item. Sales tax obligations start with nexus. Assessing your footprint.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A job as intimidating as setting up a system to handle your sales tax obligations can be a lot easier if you have an idea how long it will take. As with most aspects of sales tax, there are no fixed answers, but we can give you an idea. Part of your decision in this case rests with how long you’ve had sales tax exposure.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

At the beginning of January we announced the release of our annual sales tax survey. This year’s results provided insights into how businesses are managing the complexities of sales tax and how they are being impacted by economic and regulatory structures. 5 of our key findings are below: 1. 5 of our key findings are below: 1.

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

AUGUST 22, 2024

As regular readers know, I’m a big fan of the National Association of Tax Professionals. They generally provide top-notch education, and I appreciate the fact that they do not discriminate against non-credentialed tax pros. It will also be available on-demand.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Alpharetta, GA - TaxConnex, Inc today released the results of a new survey finding that the increasing sales tax complexities, growing nexus, limited resources and additional audits are among the top worries of financial professionals in 2021. 71% of companies are not fully satisfied with their current approach to sales tax.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If you’re a construction contractor – especially if you’re engaged in contracts in different states – you have to evaluate your sales tax responsibilities in each state where you have customers. So you might think you have nothing to worry about from a sales and use tax perspective. There are exceptions though.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 30, 2024

Every now and then something comes along that transforms sales tax. States’ definitions of a “marketplace facilitator” vary almost as much as states’ sales tax laws themselves. States seem to believe that marketplace facilitators – most of which are much larger than most retailers – constitute a rich source of tax revenue.

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CPA Practice

JULY 16, 2024

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: Canopy Software Duration: 1 Hour Register Now This webinar, featuring Darren Root and John Mitchell, long-time accounting profession leaders, will give easy-to-implement guidance around how to build your accounting firm to support the life you want to live.In

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 19, 2024

Learning Objectives: Understanding how integrations between tax technology software works, what purpose they serve, and how simple they are to use. Discover ways to better prepare your firm for staffing issues, elevating remote staff workflows, and boost your firm appeal to the next generation of tax professionals.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 12, 2024

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: SafeSend Duration: 1 Hour Register Now With so many new features, automation technologies and firm modernizations coming out in 2024, Tax & Accounting professionals have a lot to keep up with. Gail is a member of the AICPA’s PFS Credential Committee.

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TaxConnex

MARCH 24, 2022

In the world of sales tax, household names like Amazon, eBay and Etsy are major marketplace facilitators. Not only that, the marketplace facilitator in many situations assumes the responsibility for collecting and remitting the applicable sales tax. But there are, as always in the world of sales tax, conditions.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 19, 2024

A veteran of accounting journalism, she also speaks at many accounting events, trade shows, and webinars. She returned to school to study accounting at Illinois State University, earned her CPA, and worked for Deloitte in Chicago for several years as a state and local tax accountant.

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Withum

MAY 10, 2022

I am scheduled to present four free webinars primarily for CPAs, but anyone in business that uses financial statements might also find them interesting and insightful. Also, I am presenting an IRA/401k webinar for the general public and not accountants or tax professionals. There will be 1 A&A CPE credit for each webinar.

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Withum

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Join Withum’s Law Firm Services team for an overview of the most important tax issues to address going into 2024.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 7, 2025

Its a safe bet that few of them hit the target, which leads to returns, which leads to refunds from sellers, to which leads to the nagging question: Does sales tax get refunded along with the purchase price? The more accurate answer, particularly when something as complex as sales tax gets involved, is: Probably, but watch the details.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Manufacturing” for sales tax purposes is often d efined as a physical application of materials and labor to change the characteristics of tangible personal property. E very state has nuances on how sales tax applies to the manufa cturing process and the various equipment and materials that are used and consumed. Not so easy.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 18, 2024

What’s the latest brewing today in sales tax? Physical nexus standards – such as having offices, staff or inventory in a state – had long mandated that retailers had to collect and remit a state’s sales tax. Of Alaska’s 162 municipal governments, approximately 110 already levy some variety of sales tax.)

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TaxConnex

APRIL 26, 2022

Not paying attention to your sales tax obligations is never wise. True, it’s a relatively new requirement to collect sales and use tax from remote customers, but it’s one the taxman has always taken seriously from businesses – and that seriousness is only intensifying. Your sales tax obligation starts with nexus. Services are?not?tangible

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm ET Sponsor: Avalara Duration: 1 Hour Register Now This webinar is designed for accountants using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software. A veteran of accounting journalism, she also speaks at many accounting events, trade shows, and webinars.

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TaxConnex

JULY 30, 2024

Sales tax isn’t simple. Here’s a step-by-step overview of various complications of sales tax compliance – and how to handle them. Then came 2018’s South Dakota vs. Additional complexities: The five NOMAD states – New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Delaware – do not have a statewide sales tax.

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