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…
Wisconsin – On 8/11/15 SB227 was introduced by Wisconsin Senators Maklein, Gudex, Harsdorf, and Petrowski. This bill provides a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become part of a facility for a local unit of government or non-profit organization. This act was approved by the Governor on 12/18/15. The bill is estimated…
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…
California – On January 4, 2016, California Assembly Member Cristina Garcia introduced a bill (1561) that would make tampons and sanitary napkins exempt from sales tax. Assembly Member Garcia is passionate about the issue. “This is not insignificant to women, especially poor women on a tight budget who struggle to pay for basic necessities like…
Oregon – Since it became legal on October 1, 2015, sales tax had not been required for Oregon Marijuana recreational users, However, January 4, 2016 the state now requires a sales tax of 25%. This tax does not apply to people who purchase medical marijuana, only recreational buyers will be affected. The new sales tax is projected…
Join our sales tax expert Chanel Davis at the Professional Forum Lunch and Learn Presentation on Friday February 5, 2016. “Your Annual Sales Tax Check-up: Assessing Your Sales Tax Exposure and Risk” Many companies are focused on new product offerings, growing the business, and expanding into new territories. Have you determined how your business growth impacts…
Montana – Online travel companies such as Priceline, Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia must pay Montana’s sales tax on lodging and car rentals for the fees they collect from customers who book through their websites, the Montana Supreme Court ruled, per greatfallstribune.com. The high court said in its August 12, 2015 ruling that the companies must pay…
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from all of us at Davis & Davis LLC. About Davis & Davis LLC – Sales Tax Experts: Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Davis & Davis LLC – Sales Tax Experts specializes in sales/use tax audit consulting and audit defense. Our team of consultants is comprised of former Big 4 sales tax consultants…
Texas – On September 1, 2015, House Bill 158 took effect. The bill states that the collection of sales tax on sporting goods is to fund the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Ninety-four percent of the proceeds will be credited to that department. The remaining six percent will be credited to the Texas Historical Commission….
