201308.19
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Change in Taxability of Snack Items

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, Featured, Headline, States, Texas

TEXAS – Snack foods will be exempt from sales tax, starting Sep. 1, 2013, unless sold through a vending machine or in individual-sized portions.  If sold through vending machine or individual-sized portions, they will be taxable, no matter where they are sold. Snack foods included are: Breakfast bars, granola bars, nutrition bars, protein bars, sports…

201308.08
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Texas’ Sales Tax Holiday

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, Featured, Headline, States, Texas

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…

201307.29
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2013 Sales Tax Holidays

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, Featured, Headline, States, Texas

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…

201307.11
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Single Sized Snacks Taxable in Texas

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, Featured, Headline, States, 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,…

201306.17
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Missouri Statutory Amnest

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Amnesty, Compliance, Featured

MISSOURI – There will be an upcoming statutory amnesty beginning August 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013. Taxes covered will be all administered by DOR. Applicable years included are all liabilities due before and on December 31, 2012. Penalty and interest will be waived. Participants won’t be eligible for future amnesty on the same tax….

201306.13
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Statutory Amnesty for Louisiana

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Amnesty, Compliance, Featured, Louisiana, States

LOUISIANNA: There will be an upcoming statutory amnesty starting on July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. Taxes covered will be all administered by DOR except motor fuel taxes and certain penalties. Applicable years include July 1, 2001 through January 1, 2013 and prior taxable periods if ineligible for an earlier amnesty. Also taxes due…

201306.06
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Minor League Team Wants Exemption

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, Featured

OHIO – The Toledo Mud Hens, a minor league team who plays in the International League, and the Ohio Department of Taxation are not in agreement over the team’s tax exempt status. The Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club, Inc. is setup as a nonprofit but according to the Department of Taxation that doesn’t exempt the…