MISSOURI: Starting April 19th through the 25th, all retail sales of qualifying Energy Star-certified new appliances will be exempt from state and county sales taxes. The following, providing they are Energy Star certified and up to $1,500 each, is a list of qualifying items: Clothes washers Water heaters Dishwashers Air conditioners Furnaces Refrigerators freezers Heat…
3 simple tips on preparing for an audit: ORGANIZE RECORDS. You may have underpayed or overpayed sales tax. Having your records (sales/use tax returns, federal returns, sales tax transactions, etc) organized and easily accessible will help in supporting transactions. DON’T RUSH AUDIT PROCESS. It can be time consuming because the auditor will do a thorough…
Specialized tax savings engagements have incredible appeal because clients can achieve immediate financial benefits greater than the fees charged. Besides possessing or having access to the requisite expertise, firms developing a tax savings practice have two obstacles to overcome, according to a partner in a firm very successful in that regard. One is obviously the…
What all ebayers should know. Many business owners face a common question of whether or not to tax their internet-based sales. If you are an internet-based retailer, this article is for you. Each state has their owned de minimis rules for what activities establish a business as being “Engaged In Business” in their state. You…
Davis & Davis LLC constructs a sales tax defense to resolve an audit that lingered over 12-months.A local commercial and residential marble contractor based in Irving, TX which serves the DFW metroplex area had average annual sales of $1,500,000 over the 4 years of the audit period. The company’s clientele includes restaurants, supermarket chains, gas…
COLORADO – The numbers are in! According to data, during the month of January, the first month of recreational pot sales, the legalized industry earned more than $3.5 million in revenue. Recreational marijuana is taxed in several ways. 15% excise tax, 10% special sales tax, 2.9% sales tax. Medical marijuana has another 2.9% sales tax….
Sales tax is often not on the top of a company’s list of priorities. Making earnings projections, payroll, and IRS deadlines loom heavy on the minds of many CFOs and controllers. Sales tax is many times an afterthought, an accrual account on their balance sheet, or not even a thought at all. Often times, a…
Friendly reminder to set your clocks forward one hour Saturday when you go to bed! Yes, we will lose one hour of sleep, but we get to enjoy an extra hour of daylight!
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As the new year dawns, may it bring you more success, love and prosperity!
