201207.26
0

Various States Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday

NATIONWIDE – Several states will be having upcoming sales tax holidays. Below you will find a list of states, dates and some of the qualifying items. For more information, please visit each states’ Department of Revenue website. VIRGINIA’S 2012’S Back to School Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 3 – 5. The following items…

201207.12
0

Rise in Canadian Tax Refunds

North Dakota – Starting last month, Canadians who spend a day shopping to North Dakota can bring back up to $200 worth of goods without having to pay any import tax. If they make a two-day trip, they can bring back up $800 worth of goods without paying import tax. Canadians who pay at least…

201207.02
0

Sales Tax Holiday on Disaster Preparedness Items

ALABAMA – From July 6 – 8, residents will be able to prepare for disaster by purchasing eligible exempt items during the state’s first annual sales tax holiday. Covered Items ¬- $60 or less per item • AAA-cell batteries • AA-cell batteries • C-cell batteries • D-cell batteries • 6-volt batteries • 9-volt batteries •…

201205.31
0

Tornado Victims in Kentucky Get Sales Tax Break

Victims in Kentucky counties that were declared disaster areas after the March 2 tornadoes will get a sales tax break on materials they purchase for rebuilding their houses or other structures. HB 255 will authorize the state treasury to refund 6 percent state sales tax for three years for building materials the owners purchase if...
201205.28
0

Yoga Studios Face Sales Tax

NEW YORK – Yoga studios fall into a category of weight control or health salons businesses, decided the New York Department of Taxation and finance, therefore they will be entitled to pay the city’s levy. The state has already began auditing yoga studios and presenting them with bills for the past three years back sales…