201210.05
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Energy Star and WaterSense Sales Tax Holiday

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance

VIRGINIA – The Energy Star and WaterSense sales tax holiday will begin today and run through Monday, October 8. During this time a variety of “green” products can be purchased free of the 5 percent state and local sales tax. Products must be $2,500 or less and purchased for noncommercial or personal use. The exemption…

201210.04
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Indiana Business Tax Filers

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance

INDIANA – Indiana state legislature passed some laws that change the way business taxpayers will be required to file and remit sales and withholding taxes. Below you will find the changes. • Filings and payments. No later than Jan 1, 2013. o All retail merchants must report and remit sales tax electronically o All withholding…

201210.01
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Exotic Dances Taxable?

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Audit Defense, Compliance, Services
NEW YORK – A nightclub owner in Albany is in court fighting more than $100,000 in back taxes, arguing that their dancers’ performances shouldn’t include sales tax under the current tax code in New York. Attorneys for the tax board have argued that since patrons pay for private dances, no artistic exemption applies. According to...
201209.11
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Amazon Begins Sales Tax Collection in California

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance

CALIFORNIA – Starting September 15, Amazon will begin collecting sales tax on purchases made by California residents. This date was part of a compromise between Amazon and Jerry Brown, Governor of California, in order to give the online retailer one more year of sales tax free status in exchange to build and open a 950,000…

201209.07
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Sales Tax Holiday for Sportsmen’s Paradise

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance

LOUISIANA – The state’s annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday runs from today until Sunday. Eligible purchases of firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies will be exempt from sales tax. These are some exempt items: • Shotguns • Rifles • Pistols • Revolvers or other handguns • Ammunition intended to be fired from a gun or…

201208.17
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Texas Tax Free Weekend

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, States, Texas

Texas’ annual tax holiday has arrived! Starting today through Sunday, shoppers will get a break from state and local sales taxes. Lay-away plans can be used to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. Footwear, clothing, and backpacks costing less than $100 will qualify for exemption. Most school supplies priced at less than $100 will…

201208.13
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Fresh Start: Texas Taxpayer Amnesty Program 2012

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, States, Texas

TEXAS – From June 12 through August 17, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will waive penalties and interest for businesses that file delinquent tax reports and pay all taxes due, or amend reports that underreported taxes and pay the taxes due. Reports originally due before April 1, 2012, are eligible for this limited amnesty….