TEXAS: Navigating through the tax-exempt organization landscape can be confusing and daunting. Over the next few blogs we will look at different aspects of the tax-exempt scenario. This segment will focus on purchases and sales by tax exempt organizations. Tax-Exempt Purchases: Organizations that have been granted tax exemption will receive a letter of sales tax…
TEXAS: Over the next few blogs we will take look at Sales to and Purchases by Tax-Exempt Organizations. For an organization to be granted exemption from paying state sales taxes, there are criteria that must be met. The parent organization must recognize the organization as a subordinate under the group exemption. The group exemption meets…
Texas – The state of Texas allows certain non-profit agencies to host two one-day, tax-free sales per year. Each sale may last up to 24 hours. Approved organizations are allowed to host the sales on back to back days, for up to 48 hours. In order for the organization to qualify, it must be a…
ILLINOIS– House Bill 2317 makes computing tax on car leases simpler starting the first of this year. Signed by Governor Pat Quinn last spring, the Illinois law will save lessees about 50% on their sales tax for leasing passenger cars, light trucks, recreation vehicles, and passenger vans. Under the new law lessees will only pay…
Specialized tax savings engagements have incredible appeal because clients can achieve immediate financial benefits greater than the fees charged. Besides possessing or having access to the requisite expertise, firms developing a tax savings practice have two obstacles to overcome, according to a partner in a firm very successful in that regard. One is obviously the…
TEXAS – Prepare yourself, this year the sales tax holiday will run from August 9 – 11. During the mentioned weekend, shoppers can purchase qualifying products priced under $100 tax free, whether it’s in-store, online, telephone or mail. You will also be able to put items in law-away to take advantage of the exemption. Here…
ALL STATES – Sales tax holidays are just around the corner for 17 states. Each state has its own rules about what is exempt. During the designated days, clothing, computers and school supplies can be purchased tax-free. Here is a list of states and dates of when they will have their sales-tax holiday and links…
The 2013 Energy Star sales tax holiday will run from Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27th. Qualifying products will display the Energy Star logo. 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…
>NORTH CAROLINA – Starting today through Sunday, Nov. 4, consumers can shop for certain Energy Star qualified product exempt from sales tax. The Energy Star label will be featured on qualifying products and there is no price floor or ceiling for products to qualify. Exempt products include: • Clothes washers • Freezers • Refrigerator •…
ARIZONA – There is a sales tax exemption being held until December 31, 2016 for the retail sale of solar energy devices and for the installation of solar energy devices by contractors. “Solar energy device” is defined to include wind electric generators and wind-powered water pumps in addition to daylighting, passive solar heating. Active solar…
