3 simple tips on preparing for an audit: ORGANIZE RECORDS. You may have underpayed or overpayed sales tax. Having your records (sales/use tax returns, federal returns, sales tax transactions, etc) organized and easily accessible will help in supporting transactions. DON’T RUSH AUDIT PROCESS. It can be time consuming because the auditor will do a thorough…
California – Sales of many seasonal items are taxable, such as Christmas trees and firewood. Purchases of many holiday items are taxable even when purchased from an out-of-state retailer, ex. holiday cards and books. California must pay “use tax” that is due on purchases they make from out-of-state retailers online who do not assess sales…
Texas – Starting January 1 a special registration number will be needed to claim sales tax exemption on purchased taxable products used for production of agricultural and timber products for sale by farmers, ranchers and timber operators. This number is made a requirement by HB 268 which passed earlier this year. Susan Combs, State Comptroller,…
Texas – Internet sales are subject to sales and use tax in the same manner as sales made by any other business. Texas tax applies to taxable items on orders placed on the internet when shipped or delivered to a purchaser in Texas. Online sellers engaged in business must obtain a sales and use tax…
Please enjoy the latest edition of our firms Newsletter SALTe your State and Local Tax Explorer! In This Issue Multi-State 2011 – Tricks and Traps States Use To Get Their Sales Tax Revenue Multi-State 2011 – Groupon/LivingSocial Sales Tax – No California Sales Tax Collection For Another Year Texas – $260 Million Unremitted Sales Tax…
