In the realm of sales tax, the definition of “manufacturing” holds significant weight, often revolving around the physical transformation of tangible personal property (TPP) through the application of materials and labor. However, understanding your tax obligations and exemptions amidst the intricacies of each state’s regulations is crucial for businesses operating in the manufacturing sector. Key…
TEXAS:The world of electric vehicles (EVs) offers eco-friendly options and potential federal tax incentives for those who switch. However, as of September 1, 2023, Texas residents will face a new tax regarding owning an electric vehicle. A new EV law signed by Governor Greg Abbott has introduced additional costs for EV owners in the state….
TX: Texas shoppers no longer have to pay sales tax on menstrual products, making the state one of the few states in the country to have eliminated the “tampon tax.” A new law that went into effect September 1, 2023, eliminates the sales tax on feminine hygiene items, including tampons, menstrual pads, and menstrual cups….
Austin Texas: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022. These allocations are based on sales made in June by businesses that report tax monthly and on sales made in…
TX: Sales Tax Holiday The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business…
TN: Two different sales tax holidays will help give Tennesseans a break in their wallets. The first is the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, held on the last weekend of July. The second is the Grocery sales tax holiday, which begins Aug. 1. The back-to-school sales tax holiday, clothing and school supplies, including some electronics…
TX: When it comes to landscaping, lawn, and plant care services in Texas, understanding the intricacies of sales tax is crucial. As a lawn care service provider, you must know your business’s taxable and non-taxable aspects to ensure compliance with state regulations. Taxable and Non-Taxable Services: Any individual or business that offers landscaping, lawn, or plant…
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…
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…
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…
