201512.16
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Funding Boost For Texas’ Parks

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Articles, Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws, States, Texas

Texas – On September 1, 2015, House Bill 158 took effect. The bill states that the collection of sales tax on sporting goods is to fund the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Ninety-four percent of the proceeds will be credited to that department. The remaining six percent will be credited to the Texas Historical Commission….

201512.09
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Event: Goldman Sachs – Business Opportunities Forum

Join our sales tax expert Chanel Davis at the Business Opportunities Forum Event on January 7, 2016. Register at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-dallas-big-business-industry-group-forum-goldman-sachs-10000-small-businesses-tickets-19866526315?aff=mlt To request Davis & Davis LLC to speak at your next Professional Group Event, visit Schedule A Speaker. About Davis & Davis LLC – Sales Tax Experts: Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Davis & Davis LLC – Sales Tax Experts specializes…

201512.02
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Spotlight Sales Tax At Your Next Meeting or Event

We know sales tax doesn’t take center stage in your world, but it does in ours. We are always looking for an audience for our expertise. Let us shed some light on sales tax to help you make better decisions in your CPA practice or company with our industry-leading sales tax experts. RECENT TOPICS INCLUDE…

201511.25
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Happy Thanksgiving

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Articles, Holiday

Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving from Davis & Davis LLC. About Davis & Davis LLC – Sales Tax Experts: Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Davis & Davis LLC – Sales Tax Experts specializes in sales/use tax audit consulting and audit defense. Our team of consultants is comprised of former Big 4 sales tax consultants and state…

201511.18
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November 30th is Missouri’s Amnesty Deadline

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Amnesty, Articles, State Sales Tax Laws

MISSOURI – From September 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015 the state of Missouri will offer tax amnesty. It will include income, sales, use, corporate and franchise taxes. Applicable years will be tax liabilities due as of 12/31/2014. Penalty and interest will be waived. Participants will not be eligible to participate in any future amnesty…

201511.11
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Veterans only Sales Tax Holiday

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Articles, Sales Tax, Services, State Sales Tax Laws

Florida – An annual tax holiday for veterans was proposed in Florida by Democrat Kionne McGhee (HB 279). This tax holiday would run from Nov 1st to December 31st starting in 2016 and would allow veterans to purchase certain items without requiring sales tax. Items would consist of clothing under $100, Shoes, personal computers under $1,500,…

201511.04
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Oklahoma 2015 Amnesty coming to an end

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Amnesty, Articles, Oklahoma, States

OKLAHOMA – From September 14, 2015 through November 13, 2015, a statutory amnesty is taking place in Oklahoma. The taxes covered under this amnesty are gasoline and diesel taxes, gross production and petroleum excise taxes, corporate income tax, bank “in-lieu” taxes, individual income tax, withholding taxes, sales and use taxes, and mixed beverage taxes. Applicable…

201510.28
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Last week for Arizona Amnesty 2015

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Amnesty, Articles, State Sales Tax Laws

Arizona– From September 1st through October 31st the state of Arizona is offering statutory amnesty. The taxes included in this amnesty are individual income, corporate income, and transaction privilege (Sales), and use tax. Non program city taxes are not included. All taxes due on an annual basis may request tax recovery any year ending before…

201510.14
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Goodbye to Feminine Hygiene Products Sales Tax

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Articles, Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws

Ohio –  Women in Ohio may be paying less for their feminine hygiene products. Democratic representatives have presented new legislation, House Bill 272,  which would  make these products sales tax-exempt. This bill was introduced June 6, 2015 and as of October 1st it went to the House Ways and Means Committee. “Pads, tampons and other products are not…

201510.06
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Sales tax break on Gun Safety in Michigan

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Multi-State, State Sales Tax Laws

Michigan –Michigan gun owners may be receiving a state sales tax exemption on their gun safes and trigger locks making it easier and more appealing for those with fire arms to purchase safety devices in efforts to cut down on accidental gun deaths. The bill has passed 37-0 in the Senate and now moves on…