Sales Tax

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May 3, 2017 

State Governments Tax Sharing Economy Very Differently

In addition to the sharing economy, new portions of the survey this year address the factor presence nexus standard, ownership of various partnership interests, disaster relief efforts, and adoption of the Multistate Tax Commission’s statements on ...

 Sales and Use Tax Incentives for Restaurants

April 24, 2017 

Sales and Use Tax Incentives for Restaurants

With tax season ending, it’s a good time for restaurant owners to check in with their accountants to see what they qualify for this season and start preparing for next season. Common incentives for restaurant owners include utility and power credits.

Taija Sparkman

 Avalara Partners with Billtrust for Tax Exemption Certificates

April 20, 2017 

Avalara Partners with Billtrust for Tax Exemption Certificates

When conducting tax-exempt transactions, businesses of all sizes must supply sellers with correct, up-to-date and signed sales tax exemption certificates. In parallel, sellers must track and maintain the exemption certificates provided by their customers.

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April 20, 2017 

4 Tips on Amended Sales Tax Returns

The majority of sales tax return filers are on a monthly filing schedule, so the opportunity for amendments happens 12 times a year. Even a solid sales tax operation can find itself in need of an amended return. Besides the hand-wringing that ...

Shane Ratigan

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March 20, 2017 

Should Sales Tax Be Included in Price?

Simplicity is key. If sales tax is charged separately, the amount designated as sales tax is given to the state tax authority. If a statement that sales tax is included appears on the invoice, the seller calculates the amount of sales tax due and ...

Mary C. Thomas

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March 2, 2017 

CRUSH Sales Tax Conference Heading to Austin May 2-3

The event brings together leaders in finance and technology who are enabling the strategic evolution of accounting, CRUSH offers attendees opportunities to learn, educate and network with hundreds of peers and experts.

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February 21, 2017 

Report Shows 556 Sales Tax Changes Across U.S. in 2016

2016 was a business year for for state legislatures, at least when it comes to sales and use taxes. Across the country, there were 556 sales and use tax rate changes at the state, county and local level, according to the annual Sales Tax Rate Report ...

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February 17, 2017 

How Sales Tax Impacts Cash Management

Even profitable companies can have problems with cash flow. Although some stem from external sources and are beyond control, many can be addressed by making adjustments to internal processes. The way companies handle sales tax can impact cash ...

Shane Ratigan