201610.12
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White Paper – The Anatomy of a Sales Tax Audit

by Chanel Christoff Davis in States, Texas, White Papers

Sales tax is often not on the top of a company’s list of priorities. Making earnings projections, payroll, and IRS deadlines loom heavy on the minds of many CFOs and controllers. Sales tax is many times an afterthought, an accrual account on their balance sheet, or not even a thought at all. Fill out the…

201608.24
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RSM Law Firm Speaker Series: How to Prepare for a Sales Tax Audit!

Tax returns for income tax are required to be filed only once a year, whereas sales tax requires compliance throughout the year. This necessitates corporations, small business, and entrepreneurs to maintain documentation to ensure compliance with sales tax rules constantly. After this discussion, you will be able to walk away equipped with knowledge of how…

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

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

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…

201607.13
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Texas Annual Sales Tax Holiday- August 7-9

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

TEXAS – The State’s annual “Back to School” sales tax holiday will be held August 7 – 9th.  Most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 will be exempt from sales and use tax.  This includes items sold online, by telephone, or mail.  Lay-away plans can be used to take advantage of the…

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…