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Avalara Introduces Tax Content Essentials to Simplify Tax Rate Compliance for Growing Businesses
ATC Essentials gives businesses the accurate, up-to-date tax rate data they need.
September 20, 2018
As States Rush to Adopt Economic Nexus Post-Wayfair, Is Congressional Action Needed?
It’s hard to escape any discussion of Wayfair these days. This isn’t surprising, as we witnessed history on June 21, 2018, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the physical presence standard in South Dakota v. Wayfair. And in doing so, overturned ...
September 10, 2018
Sales Tax Exemption Certificates: Collect the Tax or Get the Doc
Every transaction between a buyer and a seller should be taxed or documented, which is a lot of work. Instead, many companies take the risk that they won’t get caught, while others assume they are exempt from sales tax collection because they are ...
September 9, 2018
Supreme Court’s Wayfair Decision: How States and Sellers Are Reacting to New Sales Tax Rules
Although we have the decision from SCOTUS, many questions remain. How will the states proceed with remote seller legislation? What will the effects be of the South Dakota remand? Will Congress step in and pass any federal legislation?
September 6, 2018
State Income & Sales Tax Update for Manufacturers & Distributors
Join BKD’s Bob Johnson Jr. and Jim Pierzchalski for a 60-minute discussion covering updates and key considerations related to state income and sales tax. With recent state tax legislative updates in response to U.S. federal tax reform and the U.S. Supreme Court’s South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. decision, it’s important to understand how these issues—such as economic...…
August 31, 2018
Tax Planning Lives in the Cloud
Tax reporting and compliance has proven difficult to keep up with in recent years, and these changes just throw more fuel onto the fire. For CPAs focused on tax, these new changes will usher in even more complexity into their day to day jobs.
August 28, 2018
Costly Mistakes of a Sales Tax Audit
When a business owner receives a notice of routine audit, there are typically three responses: (1) panic, (2) non-responsiveness, or (3) careful planning. There are many effective and structured ways for your client to handle an audit.
August 26, 2018
Melissa A. Oaks, J.D., LL.M. – 2018 20 Under 40 Vendor Superstar
Melissa A. Oaks, J.D., LL.M. Managing Editor,Thomson Reutershttps://tax.thomsonreuters.com/checkpoint/catalyst Twitter: @melissaaoaks Career Highlights: I started my career practicing law in New York – first, within a large firm’s tax division and later, as a sole practitioner. I joined Thomson Reuters in 2013 as part of a talented team developing state and local tax content for a...…
August 24, 2018
Tax Day of Reckoning Comes for Ecommerce Companies
Stock prices for virtually every major ecommerce company took a nosedive on June 21, immediately following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on internet sales taxes. They’ve since bounced back, but the pain this decision will inflict on internet ...
August 24, 2018
IRS and Treasury Issue Proposed Regs on Charitable Contributions, State and Local Tax Credits
The Department of the Treasury and the IRS have issued proposed regulations providing rules on the availability of charitable contribution deductions when the taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding state or local tax credit.
August 24, 2018
More Amnesty in the Wake of the Wayfair Decision!
There always seems to be an amnesty program going on somewhere. We recently reported on an amnesty program in Texas and other states are jumping on the bandwagon as well. The recent Wayfair Supreme Court decision has shed light on the requirements to ...
August 21, 2018
4 Tips for Small Businesses to Survive an Economic Downturn
As we all know, however, the economy is cyclical. And while it’s important to capitalize when times are good, smart business owners also make sure they’re prepared in case things start moving in a different direction.
August 21, 2018
How to Handle Sales Tax for Small Businesses
First and foremost, you’ll need to get a sales tax permit — it’s against the law to collect sales tax without one. Getting a sales tax permit is just one of the many things you have to do when you start a business. To get one, complete your ...