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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 ...
August 19, 2018
3 Sales Tax Mistakes New Business Owners Must Avoid
Here are three sales tax mistakes a lot of small business owners make when they’re first starting out (and in some cases, even after they’ve been up and running for years).
August 16, 2018
Avalara TrustFile Now Available on Amazon Marketplace Appstore
Businesses that sell on Amazon can now easily file and remit sales tax with leading provider of tax compliance automation software.
August 15, 2018
Online Sales Tax Compliance: Why Even Small Businesses Need Automation
When any article on sales tax is above the fold on the first page of any printed or online publication, it’s either a very slow news day or a very big deal. In late June, the business and tax community witnessed a case that made headlines coast to coast.
August 13, 2018
State Reactions to the Wayfair Sales Tax Decision
Here is news from several states. I don't think most states will strive to collect below the thresholds of the South Dakota law, but you never know. I think we'll hear from more states soon and perhaps even from a few in Congress.
Firm Management August 9, 2018
How to Speak to Your Accounting Firm Clients About Cannabis
How do you explain your cannabis clients to your non-cannabis clients? Good question, but we should start with two assumptions that need to be made. One, you are working with State licensed companies. Two, your client’s starting point of view on ...