201207.26
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Various States Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance

NATIONWIDE – Several states will be having upcoming sales tax holidays. Below you will find a list of states, dates and some of the qualifying items. For more information, please visit each states’ Department of Revenue website. VIRGINIA’S 2012’S Back to School Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 3 – 5. The following items…

201207.16
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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….

201207.02
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Sales Tax Holiday on Disaster Preparedness Items

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance

ALABAMA – From July 6 – 8, residents will be able to prepare for disaster by purchasing eligible exempt items during the state’s first annual sales tax holiday. Covered Items ¬- $60 or less per item • AAA-cell batteries • AA-cell batteries • C-cell batteries • D-cell batteries • 6-volt batteries • 9-volt batteries •…

201206.28
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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….

201205.31
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Tornado Victims in Kentucky Get Sales Tax Break

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance
Victims in Kentucky counties that were declared disaster areas after the March 2 tornadoes will get a sales tax break on materials they purchase for rebuilding their houses or other structures. HB 255 will authorize the state treasury to refund 6 percent state sales tax for three years for building materials the owners purchase if...
201205.28
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Yoga Studios Face Sales Tax

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance

NEW YORK – Yoga studios fall into a category of weight control or health salons businesses, decided the New York Department of Taxation and finance, therefore they will be entitled to pay the city’s levy. The state has already began auditing yoga studios and presenting them with bills for the past three years back sales…

201205.25
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2012 Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, States, Texas

TEXAS – The 2012 ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday begins tomorrow Saturday, May 26 and ends Monday, May 28. The products qualifying for the exemption 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…

201205.24
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2012 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance

LOUISIANNA – On May 26 – 27, residents can participate in the 2012 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday and stock up on flashlights, batteries, generators and other storm-related items. The sales tax holiday exempts the first $1500 of the purchase price of each eligible item: • Self-powered light sources (flashlights and candles) • Portable self-powered…