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…
TX—Sales & Use Tax: Social Media Management Services Texas has provided sales and use tax guidance on social media management services. The different types of services that are involved in social media management are discussed. Written Content Writing original content such as a blog and posting comments on social media is not taxable. Proofreading and…
Data processing is a service performed with a computer using the customer’s data. Entering, storing, manipulating, or retrieving a customer’s data is taxable. But merely using the computer as a tool to help perform a professional service is not taxable. Taxable Services We’ve prepared a partial list of taxable data processing services. This will give…
It’s Girl Scout Cookie season! That time of year when we happily stock up on Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs, all while supporting a great cause. But have you ever wondered: Do you pay sales tax on Girl Scout Cookies? The answer? It depends on where you live! Sales tax is determined at the state…
TX: During Texas’ annual sales tax holidays, certain taxable items are exempt from sales tax for a limited time. Timing and planning are critical for retailers, so be sure to mark your 2025 calendar for this year’s three sales tax holidays: Emergency Preparation Supplies: Saturday, April 26, through Monday, April 28, 2025. Energy Star and…
The relationship between nonprofits and sales tax can be confusing. Nonprofits are often exempt from paying federal income taxes, but this doesn’t automatically mean they’re exempt from state sales taxes. Each state has its rules for how sales tax applies to nonprofit organizations, and navigating these regulations is essential to staying compliant. In many states,…
If you don’t collect sales tax on a taxable sale, you need to validate the exemption by collecting an exemption certificate or resale certificate from your customer. Otherwise, you could be liable for the uncollected tax, associated penalties, and interest. What is an Exemption Certificate? An exemption or resale certificate is a document that identifies…
CT: In Connecticut, professional athletes enjoy a unique tax benefit that sets them apart from their peers in other states. The state allows these athletes to write off clothing and personal safety equipment expenses. However, it’s important to note that this exemption is specific and limited to items that can be worn, such as life…
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: 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…
