California – On January 4, 2016, California Assembly Member Cristina Garcia introduced a bill (1561) that would make tampons and sanitary napkins exempt from sales tax. Assembly Member Garcia is passionate about the issue. “This is not insignificant to women, especially poor women on a tight budget who struggle to pay for basic necessities like…
Montana – Online travel companies such as Priceline, Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia must pay Montana’s sales tax on lodging and car rentals for the fees they collect from customers who book through their websites, the Montana Supreme Court ruled, per greatfallstribune.com. The high court said in its August 12, 2015 ruling that the companies must pay…
Texas – On September 1, 2015, House Bill 158 took effect. The bill states that the collection of sales tax on sporting goods is to fund the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Ninety-four percent of the proceeds will be credited to that department. The remaining six percent will be credited to the Texas Historical Commission….
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MISSOURI – From September 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015 the state of Missouri will offer tax amnesty. It will include income, sales, use, corporate and franchise taxes. Applicable years will be tax liabilities due as of 12/31/2014. Penalty and interest will be waived. Participants will not be eligible to participate in any future amnesty…
Florida – An annual tax holiday for veterans was proposed in Florida by Democrat Kionne McGhee (HB 279). This tax holiday would run from Nov 1st to December 31st starting in 2016 and would allow veterans to purchase certain items without requiring sales tax. Items would consist of clothing under $100, Shoes, personal computers under $1,500,…
Arizona– From September 1st through October 31st the state of Arizona is offering statutory amnesty. The taxes included in this amnesty are individual income, corporate income, and transaction privilege (Sales), and use tax. Non program city taxes are not included. All taxes due on an annual basis may request tax recovery any year ending before…
Ohio – Women in Ohio may be paying less for their feminine hygiene products. Democratic representatives have presented new legislation, House Bill 272, which would make these products sales tax-exempt. This bill was introduced June 6, 2015 and as of October 1st it went to the House Ways and Means Committee. “Pads, tampons and other products are not…
Michigan –Michigan gun owners may be receiving a state sales tax exemption on their gun safes and trigger locks making it easier and more appealing for those with fire arms to purchase safety devices in efforts to cut down on accidental gun deaths. The bill has passed 37-0 in the Senate and now moves on…
Arizona – The State of Arizona has extended a significant tax break to Apple, Inc. who recently purchased property in Mesa, Arizona. The tax break would be due to Apple using a minimum of $100 million in renewable energy to power up a new data center planned for the location. There will also be a…
