Sales Tax

 Kansas Pushes for Marketplaces to Collect Sales Tax for Third-Party Sellers

February 26, 2020 

Kansas Pushes for Marketplaces to Collect Sales Tax for Third-Party Sellers

Marketplace facilitators may be responsible for collecting and remitting tax on third-party sales as early as October 1, 2020. Currently, marketplaces in Kansas aren’t responsible for tax on all sales made through their platform — just for the tax on their direct sales. Since marketplace sellers may not be collecting tax on those sales either, Kansas...…

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 Understanding VoIP Call Communications Taxability

Sales Tax February 25, 2020 

Understanding VoIP Call Communications Taxability

Even though the phrase may sound clunky and outdated, Voice over Internet Protocol — better known as VoIP — has actually become the de facto way to keep today’s increasingly mobile workforce and distributed family units connected.

 Sales Tax Changes for February 2020

February 25, 2020 

Sales Tax Changes for February 2020

Local sales tax rate changes took effect in several states on February 1, 2020. Read on for details. Alabama In Brookwood, the general rate, the rate for admissions to places of amusement and entertainment, and the rate for food for human consumption sold through vending machines increased from 2% to 3%. The withdrawal rate for...…

 2020 Sales Tax Holidays – State-by-State Guide

February 23, 2020 

2020 Sales Tax Holidays – State-by-State Guide

Below is a list of the 2020 sales tax holidays, with links to the most up-to-date state information provided by state tax departments. Some departments update dates and information closer to the time of the upcoming sales tax holidays.

 Utah to See Big Changes to Sales Taxes in 2020

February 20, 2020 

Utah to See Big Changes to Sales Taxes in 2020

It’s done. Utah is transforming the state’s sales tax system as part of a broader tax reform package. Upcoming changes include: Adding an additional excise tax on diesel fuel Adding sales tax to charges to access digital products and services Adding sales tax to motor fuel and special fuel other than diesel Broadening sales tax to...…

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 Hawaii and Arizona Expand E-Filing and Payment Requirements for Sales Tax

February 10, 2020 

Hawaii and Arizona Expand E-Filing and Payment Requirements for Sales Tax

More businesses are required to electronically file and remit Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) and Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) in 2020 than in previous years. Arizona As of January 1, 2020, businesses with an annual TPT or use tax liability of $5,000 or more in Arizona must pay and file returns electronically. The threshold has dropped significantly:...…

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 Tax Season Liability Issues for Tax Pros

February 3, 2020 

Tax Season Liability Issues for Tax Pros

Many professional liability claims arise because the tax pro had insufficient time to properly review client information received and an otherwise avoidable error is made on the client’s tax return. To help reduce this risk, be proactive and contact ...

 Push for Real-Time Sales Tax Remittance Resurges in Massachusetts

January 30, 2020 

Push for Real-Time Sales Tax Remittance Resurges in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s 2021 budget proposal includes a plan to require businesses to remit sales tax more quickly. This is the third time he’s pushed for faster sales tax remittance since taking office in 2015. Will the third time be the charm? The latest plan applies to electronically remitted sales and use tax, local option...…

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January 21, 2020 

Grant Thornton Launches Indirect Tax Platform

The platform bridges the various indirect tax management functions into one simplified workflow, easing the compliance burden in addition to providing insight for strategic management.