202307.12
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Alabama – Sales Tax Holiday July 21-23, 2023

ALABAMA: Alabama will hold its 18th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, beginning Friday, July 21 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, July 23 at midnight. This event gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, and clothing free of state sales tax. Local sales tax may still apply.  For more information, click on the link below….

202307.06
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TX – Understanding Sales Tax for Lawn Care Services in Texas

TX: When it comes to landscaping, lawn, and plant care services in Texas, understanding the intricacies of sales tax is crucial. As a lawn care service provider, you must know your business’s taxable and non-taxable aspects to ensure compliance with state regulations. Taxable and Non-Taxable Services: Any individual or business that offers landscaping, lawn, or plant…

202306.28
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The Maryland Digital Advertising Tax

MD: The Maryland Digital Advertising Tax, set to be imposed on companies earning more than $100 million from digital advertising services in Maryland, has been invalidated by an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge. The judge ruled that the tax violated the Internet Tax Freedom Act and the due process clause, Commerce Clause, and First…

202304.26
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Measure to eliminate sales tax on feminine hygiene products/diapers approved by the Texas House.

TX: The proposal (HB 300)  would eliminate sales taxes on diapers, baby wipes, and bottles; feminine hygiene products, including tampons, tampons, and menstrual cups; maternity clothes; and breast milk products. Texas families will be exempt from sales tax on menstrual products and certain baby supplies under a bill passed by the Texas House of Representatives…

202304.20
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Emergency Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday April 22 – 24, 2023

TX: This weekend, Texas will waive sales tax on emergency preparedness supplies. For example, the three-day sales tax exempts some essential items needed during a power outage or other emergency. Texans can buy year-round batteries at their favorite hardware store, replace last year’s blue waterproof tarp, or buy new reusable ice packs for Yeti or…

202209.27
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AR: Sales and Use Tax: Seller Failed to Collect and Remit Tax on Aircraft Sale

Arkansas: A taxpayer was properly subject to Arkansas sales and use tax on the sale of an aircraft because the taxpayer failed to collect the tax from the purchaser and remit it to the Department of Treasury and Administration. The department found that although the aircraft purchase agreement specified that the buyer was responsible for…

202208.30
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Illinois—Sales and Use Tax: Leasing of Signage Subject to Tax

IL:The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a letter stating that the rental of identification signage by an out-of-state (taxpayer) company is subject to a use tax based on the cost price of the signage. The taxpayer designed, installed, and maintained signage for Illinois customers in this matter. The taxpayer retained ownership of all the signs…

202208.25
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New York: Laser Sales Exemption Decision Overturned

NY: New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) reversed the decision of an Administrative Judge(ALJ) who wrongly found that a dermatology manufacturer (taxpayer) prohibited the sale of Excimer: Laser equipment was non-taxable. The taxpayer made lasers available to physicians under a user agreement at no upfront cost; however, the taxpayer sold the treatment codes to the physicians. The ALJ…

202208.10
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FL—Sales & Use Tax: Holiday Authorized for Tools Frequently Used by Skilled Trade Workers

Florida sales& use tax may not be collected during the period from September 3, 2022 through September 9, 2022, on the retail sale of: hand tools selling for $50 or less per item; power tools selling for $300 or less per item; power tool batteries selling for $150 or less per item; work gloves selling…