201506.22
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Upcoming Arizona Statutory Amnesty

ARIZONA – A statutory amnesty will begin on September 1, 2015 and end on October 31, 2015.  It will cover all taxes administered by the DOR.  Applicable years will be tax periods ending before 2014 for annual filers and Feb. 1, 2015 for all others.  Penalty and interest will be waved.  There is a special…

201506.19
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Metroplex Practice Management Group Meeting

Overview:  Many business owners’ face a common question of whether or not to tax their internet-based sales transactions. More commonly businesses are finding themselves in the position of having to address this matter during a sales/tax audit of their company.  If your client is an internet-based retailer which sells all over the country through an…

201505.28
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Missouri DOR Clarifies Sales Tax Ruling on Yoga

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, State Sales Tax Laws

Missouri – Though sales tax is applicable to fees paid to yoga studios, a recent court case has brought up additional concerns and questions. A Missouri yoga studio operator requested a letter ruling from the Director of Revenue in early March this year after learning of the court’s decision in Tatson, LLC dba Powerhouse Gym…

201503.25
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Sales Tax Deduction Could End Soon

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, State Sales Tax Laws

MULTI-STATE – You can deduct state and local sales or use taxes paid on purchases made during the 2014 calendar year if you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return.  This includes cars, recreational vehicles, and boats. Eligible taxpayers can either: Keep receipts and claim the actual amount of taxes paid Use the IRS…

201503.14
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The Marketplace Fairness Act is Back!

MULTI-STATE: Online retailers will have a few changes to their sales tax laws if the Marketplace Fairness Act is approved. A bipartisan group of senators introduced the bill on Tuesday (3/10/15). The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 would give states the option to require out-of-state businesses, such as those selling online or through catalogs, to collect and use taxes already owed under state law the same way local businesses do. It relies on the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement among states.

201503.11
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How-to Videos on Filing & Paying Sales Tax

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, State Sales Tax Laws, States, Texas

TEXAS – The Comptroller’s offices has recently released a series of how-to videos on filing and paying sales tax electronically, http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF3pUCXPSXKLOJ2mpSMLArZmAU9ljTnvy. The videos guide taxpayers through the secure online system WebFile, http://comptroller.texas.gov/webfile/. For sales/use tax compliance questions or audit related concerns, we are here to help! Contact us at: Contact Us Or call today for a consultation:…

201503.04
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New Arkansas Sales/Use Tax Incentives Save Corporations Millions

ARKANSAS– The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has 2 new investment incentives encouraging businesses to the state; InvestArk and Tax Back. InvestArk is a sales and use tax credit program for businesses that are investing $5 million in a single location for new construction, expansion, or updating.  This credit is available for businesses that have been…

201502.25
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Increase in Sales Tax Generates $49 Million

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, Sales Tax Maintenance, State Sales Tax Laws

COLORADO– Bolder County introduced new sales tax rates effective January 2015.  The new breakdown for the tax rate is as follows: Bolder County 0.985% State of Colorado 2.9% Regional Transportation District 1.0% Scientific Cultural District 0.1% Total 4.985% The Bolder Country rate increase is 0.185% from the previous 0.8%.  This rate was approved by voters…

201502.18
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Tax Structure Reform for Car Leases

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, State Sales Tax Laws

ILLINOIS– House Bill 2317 makes computing tax on car leases simpler starting the first of this year.  Signed by Governor Pat Quinn last spring, the Illinois law will save lessees about 50% on their sales tax for leasing passenger cars, light trucks, recreation vehicles, and passenger vans.  Under the new law lessees will only pay…