Small Business June 11, 2026
States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
Small Business January 21, 2025
Avalara Report Shows Sales Tax Simplification Efforts, States Eyeing AI to Shore Up Audit Teams, and E-Invoicing Growth in 2025
A handful of home rule states − Colorado, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, and Alaska – are making moves toward simplification. Still, businesses selling into home rule states continue to face an onerous tax compliance burden.
Taxes January 21, 2025
Now That Trump is Back in Office, Here’s What to Expect for Your Taxes in 2025 and Beyond
With President Donald Trump back in the White House for a second term, Americans can expect to see major tax law changes in the years ahead.
Small Business January 21, 2025
Minnesota Gov. Proposes Lower Sales Tax Rate and Spending Cuts
Gov. Tim Walz is pitching his first budget under the new Trump era as a counterweight to the incoming president’s threats to impose tariffs, which he says will raise costs on everyday Minnesotans.
Small Business January 20, 2025
NRF Says Holiday Season Was a Notable Success as ‘Consumers Came Out to Spend’
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ahead of the National Retail Federation’s forecast.
Small Business January 19, 2025
Clarus Partners Advisors Launches AkuCalc, Simplifying Sales Tax Calculations for Businesses
AkuCalc is part of AkuSuite, a suite of tax software solutions created and serviced by indirect tax professionals. AkuSuite also includes AkuCert for exemption certificate management and AkuLicense for business license compliance.
Small Business January 18, 2025
TikTok Returning to Service After Going Offline on Saturday
Users in the U.S. have reported that the popular social media site TikTok has gone offline as of Saturday evening (Jan. 18, 2025). The app was at the center of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that involved a law passed by Congress last year.
Accounting January 29, 2025
Archived Webcast: New Year, New Legal Entity
Clients just starting out need insight on which legal structure to select for their business. Seasoned entrepreneurs may need insight as their company grows and the entity once selected may not be as advantageous as it once was. The New Year is an ideal time to get a refresh on business entity options for your…
Taxes January 17, 2025
Sens. Rosen, Cruz Re-Introduce Bipartisan ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill
During the election cycle, President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the promise to eliminate taxes on tips—a policy he first introduced during a rally in Las Vegas.
Advisory January 16, 2025 Sponsored
2025 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Annual Report Offers Many Advisory Opportunities for Accountants
This year’s report provides valuable insights for businesses and offers guidance to help you set your clients up for success.
Small Business January 16, 2025
Bipartisan Policy Center Offers Legislative Options for Small Business Growth
A new report from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices and the Bipartisan Policy Center offers an actionable playbook to help grow the U.S. economy by tackling the most pressing challenges faced by our nation’s small businesses.
Small Business January 16, 2025
Swap and Avalara Partner to Simplify Cross-Border Retail Sales
The integrated offering from Swap and Avalara reduces cross-border complexity and compliance risk and ensures duties, taxes, and fees are paid at checkpoints to improve cart conversion in more marketplaces.
Small Business January 16, 2025
High Number of Shoppers Committed First-Party Fraud Over the 2024 Holiday Shopping Season
First-party fraud, sometimes referred to as “friendly fraud,” occurs when consumers exploit return and refund policies for financial gain.