ALL STATES – Sales tax holidays are just around the corner for 17 states. Each state has its own rules about what is exempt. During the designated days, clothing, computers and school supplies can be purchased tax-free. Here is a list of states and dates of when they will have their sales-tax holiday and links…
MISSISSIPPI – This year’s sales tax holiday will run from July 26 – 27, 2013. Items costing less than $100 each will be exempt from sales tax. Some eligible items are: • Slippers • Baby clothes • School uniforms • Gym uniforms • Scout uniforms • Employee and Chef uniforms • Neckties • Scarves. Some…
CONNECTICUT – Upcoming statutory amnesty will run from September 16, 2013 through November 15, 2013. This amnesty will cover all taxes administered by the DOR except motor carrier road tax. Applicable years are any tax period ending on or before November 30, 2012. Penalties will be waved along with 75% of interest. There are two…
ARKANSAS – Upcoming statutory amnesty will run from September 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. This amnesty will cover Franchise Tax and will waive penalties and interest.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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….
