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The Maryland Digital Advertising Tax

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Maryland, Maryland, Sales Tax, Services, State Sales Tax Laws, States

MD: The Maryland Digital Advertising Tax, set to be imposed on companies earning more than $100 million from digital advertising services in Maryland, has been invalidated by an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge. The judge ruled that the tax violated the Internet Tax Freedom Act and the due process clause, Commerce Clause, and First…

202304.26
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Measure to eliminate sales tax on feminine hygiene products/diapers approved by the Texas House.

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws, Tax Exempt, Texas

TX: The proposal (HB 300)  would eliminate sales taxes on diapers, baby wipes, and bottles; feminine hygiene products, including tampons, tampons, and menstrual cups; maternity clothes; and breast milk products. Texas families will be exempt from sales tax on menstrual products and certain baby supplies under a bill passed by the Texas House of Representatives…

202304.20
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Emergency Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday April 22 – 24, 2023

TX: This weekend, Texas will waive sales tax on emergency preparedness supplies. For example, the three-day sales tax exempts some essential items needed during a power outage or other emergency. Texans can buy year-round batteries at their favorite hardware store, replace last year’s blue waterproof tarp, or buy new reusable ice packs for Yeti or…

202209.27
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AR: Sales and Use Tax: Seller Failed to Collect and Remit Tax on Aircraft Sale

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Arkansas, Arkansas, Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws

Arkansas: A taxpayer was properly subject to Arkansas sales and use tax on the sale of an aircraft because the taxpayer failed to collect the tax from the purchaser and remit it to the Department of Treasury and Administration. The department found that although the aircraft purchase agreement specified that the buyer was responsible for…

202208.30
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Illinois—Sales and Use Tax: Leasing of Signage Subject to Tax

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Illinois, Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws

IL:The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a letter stating that the rental of identification signage by an out-of-state (taxpayer) company is subject to a use tax based on the cost price of the signage. The taxpayer designed, installed, and maintained signage for Illinois customers in this matter. The taxpayer retained ownership of all the signs…

202208.25
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New York: Laser Sales Exemption Decision Overturned

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

NY: New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) reversed the decision of an Administrative Judge(ALJ) who wrongly found that a dermatology manufacturer (taxpayer) prohibited the sale of Excimer: Laser equipment was non-taxable. The taxpayer made lasers available to physicians under a user agreement at no upfront cost; however, the taxpayer sold the treatment codes to the physicians. The ALJ…

202208.22
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TX: Repealing the “Tampon Tax”

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Headline, Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws, Texas

Texas: Proponents have previously called for eliminating sales tax on products such as tampons, sanitary napkins, and panty liners. Menstrual products are now tax-free in 24 states. In addition, medical necessities such as medication and bandages are exempt from sales tax in Texas. Proponents have called for the tax to be repealed, arguing that menstrual…

202208.10
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FL—Sales & Use Tax: Holiday Authorized for Tools Frequently Used by Skilled Trade Workers

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Florida, Sales Tax, Sales Tax Holiday, State Sales Tax Laws

Florida sales& use tax may not be collected during the period from September 3, 2022 through September 9, 2022, on the retail sale of: hand tools selling for $50 or less per item; power tools selling for $300 or less per item; power tool batteries selling for $150 or less per item; work gloves selling…

202207.31
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Texas: Sales Tax Holiday Tax Free Weekend

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Sales Tax Holiday, State Sales Tax Laws, Texas

TX: The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on most clothing, shoes, school supplies, and backpacks (sold for less than $100) tax-free during the annual tax holiday weekend. Eligible items may be purchased tax-free in a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In…

202207.06
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Idaho: Event Sellers Must Pay and Collect Sales Tax

Idaho: Event sellers must pay and collect sales tax. Before selling your products at any event, ensure you have the correct registration and permits to collect and pay sales tax in Idaho. The Idaho State Tax Commission provides sales tax guidelines and instructions. You can visit their website at https://tax.idaho.gov/. If you are selling at an…