201504.22
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Federal Sales Tax Exemption Passes the House

Multi-State: The House of Representatives passed House Bill 622 April 16, 2015. The bill would make certain state and local sales taxes deductions permanent.  These tax breaks typically expire each year and are renewed at the last minute by Congress.  As previous House bills continue to renew the majority of the 55 tax extensions, Congress…

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The Marketplace Fairness Act is Back!

MULTI-STATE: Online retailers will have a few changes to their sales tax laws if the Marketplace Fairness Act is approved. A bipartisan group of senators introduced the bill on Tuesday (3/10/15). The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 would give states the option to require out-of-state businesses, such as those selling online or through catalogs, to collect and use taxes already owed under state law the same way local businesses do. It relies on the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement among states.

201503.11
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How-to Videos on Filing & Paying Sales Tax

TEXAS – The Comptroller’s offices has recently released a series of how-to videos on filing and paying sales tax electronically, http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF3pUCXPSXKLOJ2mpSMLArZmAU9ljTnvy. The videos guide taxpayers through the secure online system WebFile, http://comptroller.texas.gov/webfile/. For sales/use tax compliance questions or audit related concerns, we are here to help! Contact us at: Contact Us Or call today for a consultation:…

201503.04
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New Arkansas Sales/Use Tax Incentives Save Corporations Millions

ARKANSAS– The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has 2 new investment incentives encouraging businesses to the state; InvestArk and Tax Back. InvestArk is a sales and use tax credit program for businesses that are investing $5 million in a single location for new construction, expansion, or updating.  This credit is available for businesses that have been…

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Increase in Sales Tax Generates $49 Million

COLORADO– Bolder County introduced new sales tax rates effective January 2015.  The new breakdown for the tax rate is as follows: Bolder County 0.985% State of Colorado 2.9% Regional Transportation District 1.0% Scientific Cultural District 0.1% Total 4.985% The Bolder Country rate increase is 0.185% from the previous 0.8%.  This rate was approved by voters…