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…

201608.03
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Back To School Sales Tax Holiday

NATIONWIDE – According to the National Retail Federation, Back To School is a $72 billion industry. On average, a family spends $637.78 on apparel, shoes, supplies and electronics to get ready for the school year. Sales have started popping up and so have the dates for the Back to School Sales Tax Holidays. Alaska, Delaware,…

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…

201509.30
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Energy Sales Tax Breaks Lures Apple to Arizona

Arizona – The State of Arizona has extended a significant tax break to Apple, Inc. who recently purchased property in Mesa, Arizona. The tax break would be due to Apple using a minimum of $100 million in renewable energy to power up a new data center planned for the location. There will also be a…

201507.27
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Upcoming Oklahoma Statutory Amnesty

OKLAHOMA – Starting on September 14, 2015 through November 13, 2015, a statutory amnesty will take place.  The taxes covered under this amnesty will be gasoline and diesel taxes, gross production and petroleum excise taxes, corporate income tax, bank “in-lieu” taxes, individual income tax, withholding taxes, sales and use taxes, and mixed beverage taxes.  Applicable…

201507.20
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Upcoming Missouri Statutory Amnesty

MISSOURI – There will be an upcoming statutory amnesty starting September 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015.  It will include income, sales, use, corporate and franchise taxes.  Applicable years will be tax liabilities due as of 12/31/2014.  Penalty and interest will be waived.  Participants will not be eligible to participate in any future amnesty for…