201608.10
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The new “Netflix Tax” changes how new media platforms do business

Multi-state – Netflix is a new platform that has revolutionized the way we watch movies and consume media. In addition to Netflix, consumers utilize various platforms such as Dropbox, Hulu, Tidal, Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora to receive and stream original content. “States are constantly faced with the challenge of administering taxes and keeping pace…

201606.22
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Virginia – Inmate Meals Exempt From Sales Tax

Virginia – A bill has passed exempting all Virginia jails food sales to inmates from sales tax. This bill came about due to an online service which allows inmate families to purchase meals for their incarcerated family members. No sales tax was collected subsequently which led to a huge tax liability for the Virginia jails. The new bill exempting inmate meals…

201606.06
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Reminder: Speaker Series: Professional Forum Lunch & Learn

Overview: Many companies are focused on new product offerings, growing the business, and expanding into new territories. Have you determined how your business growth impacts your sales/use tax outlook? · Starting a new division of your business? · Launching a new product or service line? · Expanding your business into a new territory? · Attending…

201605.18
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Reminder: Texas Energy Efficiency Sales Tax Holiday (May 28-30)

TEXAS – Shoppers, upcoming break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products May 28-30, 2016. Qualifying products are: • Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less • Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less • Ceiling fans • Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs • Clothes washers • Dishwashers…

201605.17
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Event: Frost Bank – Sales Tax Presentation

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…

201605.12
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Event: Frost Bank – Sales Tax Presentation

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…

201605.04
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6th Annual Suit Drive 2016

Davis & Davis LLC is hosting their 6th annual Suit Drive benefiting Metrocrest Services from May 2nd to May 31st. Drop-off your gently used business suits, ties, separates, shoes, purses, and other accessories at our office and we will take care of the rest. We accept both men’s and women’s professional apparel. Metrocrest Services will…

201604.28
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[Rescheduled] Speaker Series: Professional Forum Lunch & Learn

Our May 6th Speaker Series has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 9th. Overview: Many companies are focused on new product offerings, growing the business, and expanding into new territories. Have you determined how your business growth impacts your sales/use tax outlook? · Starting a new division of your business? · Launching a new product or…

201604.27
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Texas Water-Efficient Sales Tax Holiday

Texas – Certain water-efficient and water-conserving products are tax-free during the Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday which is May 28-30, 2016. There is no limit to qualifying items you can buy. During the holiday period, you can buy any product tax-free that displays a WaterSense label or logo. These items can be bought for either…