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Sales taxes to rise in 20 California cities on April 1, no fooling
For money-minded shoppers, it could be a great weekend to buy a car, stock up on gardening tools, maybe spring for a new washer/dryer or even a few pair of designer jeans.
A new twist on sales taxes: Are in-game purchases like “powerups” a transaction? Yes. Will they be taxed is a different question
Are in-game sales taxable transactions? In essence, the user/gamer is trading real money for a digital product. While that product may not exist outside of the game, it is a transaction that has value. In fact, it's a billion dollar industry, and one that has gone untaxed even by states and other jurisdictions that likely already have the legal authority to tax the transactions.
Income tax reform group blasts sequester, talks tax overhaul and charitable giving
The group Americans for Fair Taxation has released a copy of a written statement sent to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, by AFFT Co-founder and Chairman Leo Linbeck, Jr.
Illinois economy showing signs of moderate growth
An indicator of economic growth in Illinois has declined for the month of February.
Guide to sales tax holidays across the U.S. in 2013
Fortunately, the experts at Avalara have put together the "Retailer's Guide to Sales Tax Holidays in 2013," a comprehensive list of tax exempt items and dates across the country.
Iowa organizations want sales tax increase to protect wildlife
Representatives of conservation, hunting, wildlife, parks and environmental groups told lawmakers Tuesday Iowa's natural resources are in such need of upgrading and protecting that the state should boost its sales tax to raise $150 million for that effort.
Nevada considering sales tax on accountants & other services to lower income tax rate
When it comes to creating a services tax, the Legislature could cast a wide net, taxing nearly every service at a lower rate and reducing the sales tax on goods in the process -- a Republican idea.
Senate may consider online sales tax in 2013
Not a new tax. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators hope to accomplish is the passing of a bill that would better enable states to collect taxes on transactions.