201307.15
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Delinquent Taxpayers Cannot Renew Tax Licenses

CONNECTICUT – Delinquent taxpayers can expect to receive letters from The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) where they will be given the opportunity to renew their sales tax license. Effective July 1, 2013, the new law prevents the renewal of sales tax, cigarette tax or tobacco products tax license for taxpayers who owe state…

201307.11
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Single Sized Snacks Taxable in Texas

TEXAS – Effective September 1, 2013, Senate Bill 1151 will simplify sales tax collection for convenience stores and other businesses where individual-size servings of snacks are sold. Individual-size packages are labeled as one serving or less than 2.05 ounces (if package does not state servings.) Items being taxed are: • Chips • Breakfast, granola, nutrition,…

201306.20
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Purchases to Replace or Repair Manufacturing Equipment

ARKANSAS – A partial refund of sales and use tax will be allowed effective July 1, 2014 on machinery and equipment purchased to modify, replace or repair existing machinery or equipment used directly in producing, manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, processing, finishing or packaging articles of commerce at a manufacturing or processing plant or facility. Refunds will…

201306.17
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Mississippi Exemptions Enacted

MISSISSIPPI – Effective July 1, 2013, sales and use tax exemptions have been enacted for the following: • School fund-raising items; • Medical equipment and home medical supplies; • Honey bees and honey products; • Sales to Mississippi Blood Services. K-12 School Fund-Raising Items: Sales of tangible personal property made for the sole purpose of…

201306.17
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Missouri Statutory Amnest

MISSOURI – There will be an upcoming statutory amnesty beginning August 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013. Taxes covered will be all administered by DOR. Applicable years included are all liabilities due before and on December 31, 2012. Penalty and interest will be waived. Participants won’t be eligible for future amnesty on the same tax….

201306.10
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Statutory Amnesty

CONNECTICUT – There will be an upcoming statutory amnesty beginning on September 16, 2013 through November 15, 2013. It will cover all taxes administered by DOR except motor carrier road tax. It will be applicable to any tax period ending on or before November 30, 2013. Penalties will be waived along with 75% interest waived….

201306.06
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Minor League Team Wants Exemption

OHIO – The Toledo Mud Hens, a minor league team who plays in the International League, and the Ohio Department of Taxation are not in agreement over the team’s tax exempt status. The Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club, Inc. is setup as a nonprofit but according to the Department of Taxation that doesn’t exempt the…