201608.10
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The new “Netflix Tax” changes how new media platforms do business

Multi-state – Netflix is a new platform that has revolutionized the way we watch movies and consume media. In addition to Netflix, consumers utilize various platforms such as Dropbox, Hulu, Tidal, Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora to receive and stream original content. “States are constantly faced with the challenge of administering taxes and keeping pace…

201608.03
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Back To School Sales Tax Holiday

NATIONWIDE – According to the National Retail Federation, Back To School is a $72 billion industry. On average, a family spends $637.78 on apparel, shoes, supplies and electronics to get ready for the school year. Sales have started popping up and so have the dates for the Back to School Sales Tax Holidays. Alaska, Delaware,…

201607.27
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Texas voters, Say Yes To More Funding for Roads

Texas – In the last two years, Texas voters have overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments pushing more tax dollars toward road construction, without actually raising taxes. In November 2014, voters signed off on a measure approved in the 2013 Legislature to shift oil and natural gas tax collections over a specific amount from the rainy day fund…

201606.22
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Virginia – Inmate Meals Exempt From Sales Tax

Virginia – A bill has passed exempting all Virginia jails food sales to inmates from sales tax. This bill came about due to an online service which allows inmate families to purchase meals for their incarcerated family members. No sales tax was collected subsequently which led to a huge tax liability for the Virginia jails. The new bill exempting inmate meals…

201606.08
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Reminder: Speaker Series: Professional Forum Lunch & Learn

Overview: Many companies are focused on new product offerings, growing the business, and expanding into new territories. Have you determined how your business growth impacts your sales/use tax outlook? · Starting a new division of your business? · Launching a new product or service line? · Expanding your business into a new territory? · Attending…

201606.06
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Reminder: Speaker Series: Professional Forum Lunch & Learn

Overview: Many companies are focused on new product offerings, growing the business, and expanding into new territories. Have you determined how your business growth impacts your sales/use tax outlook? · Starting a new division of your business? · Launching a new product or service line? · Expanding your business into a new territory? · Attending…

201606.01
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Speaker Series: Professional Forum Lunch & Learn

Overview: Many companies are focused on new product offerings, growing the business, and expanding into new territories. Have you determined how your business growth impacts your sales/use tax outlook? · Starting a new division of your business? · Launching a new product or service line? · Expanding your business into a new territory? · Attending…

201605.18
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Reminder: Texas Energy Efficiency Sales Tax Holiday (May 28-30)

TEXAS – Shoppers, upcoming break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products May 28-30, 2016. 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 • Dishwashers…