Forty-two states have an income tax, and people in those states can use it as a permanent deduction from their federal taxes. Of course, Texas doesn’t have an income tax, but instead are allowed to deduct their state and local sales taxes. And through 2011, a lot of Texas taxpayers took a deduction for sales…
IOWA – For certain types of energy used directly in processing/agriculture a sales tax exemption exists. Complete the Iowa Sales Tax Exemption Certificate for Energy Used in Processing/Agriculture (Form 31-113) to claim an exemption at the time of purchase. You will be required by your utility company to update the form and show documentation on…
>Arizona – Starting February 2013, Amazon will start collecting sales tax. The state sent the company a bill for $53 million saying, “we should have collected a transaction tax that is similar to a sales tax on applicable transactions.” According to State officials, Amazon, based in Washington, had an unfair advantage over other stores since…
CALIFORNIA – Online shoppers in California are now paying sales tax on shipping and handling. According to the Board of Equalization, sales tax should be collected when a seller makes a combined charge for shipping and handling or postage and handling if the invoice does not show the actual cost of the individual delivery. If…
NEW YORK – The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that lap dances are not art, therefore they are not exempt from state sales tax. Nite Moves was assessed $124,000 of back sales taxes on cover charges and lap dance fees collected from customers. Nite Moves said that lap dances are covered by the…
Selling a gunner’s seat on an aircraft used in agriculture operations to a person who will participate in predator control is subject to Texas sales and used tax. Seller must obtain a Texas sales and use tax permit, collect and remit the tax. The purchase of an aircraft, by the provider of an amusement service,…
