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,…

201305.23
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Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

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

The 2013 Energy Star sales tax holiday will run from Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27th. Qualifying products will display the Energy Star logo. Qualifying products 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…