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Thank you ViewPoint bank for the lovely lawn chair. This is a nice way to reach out to the local business community.
Texas’ Sales Tax Holiday
TEXAS – Prepare yourself, this year the sales tax holiday will run from August 9 – 11. During the mentioned weekend, shoppers can purchase qualifying products priced under $100 tax free, whether it’s in-store, online, telephone or mail. You will also be able to put items in law-away to take advantage of the exemption. Here…
Oklahoma’s Sales Tax Holiday
OKLAHOMA – The state’s annual sales tax holiday will take place August 2 – 4, 2013. Qualifying items can be purchased free of sales tax. These items have to cost less than $100 each. If it’s greater than $100, items will be taxable. Here is a list of some of the items that the Oklahoma…
2013 Sales Tax Holidays
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 Sales Tax Holiday
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…
Upcoming Statutory Amnesty for Connecticut
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…
Upcoming Statutory Amnesty for Arkansa
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.
Delinquent Taxpayers Cannot Renew Tax Licenses
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…
Single Sized Snacks Taxable in Texas
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,…
Purchases to Replace or Repair Manufacturing Equipment
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…