March 4, 2019
Close to 30 states have passed laws requiring out-of-state sellers to tax their sales into the state. How do state tax authorities know whether such businesses are collecting and remitting tax as they should?
March 1, 2019
Other states may follow, as South Dakota is a trendsetter in sales and use tax compliance since the landmark ruling in Wayfair vs. South Dakota, in which the U.S. Supreme Court granted states more power in taxing ecommerce sales transactions.
February 26, 2019
5016 characters It’s no secret that states rely heavily on sales taxes for a large portion of their revenues, but over the past decade, many state legislatures have been less inclined to raise the rates for fear of being labeled with a tax proponent. As a remedy, many of these states have turned to increased...…
February 26, 2019
Sales tax laws don’t always keep up with the times. Although more and more of us now use digital products in our work and fill our free time with ebooks, Spotify, and Netflix, many states still don’t tax their sale or rental of these products.
February 19, 2019
According to the annual End-of-Year Tax Rate Report issued by Vertex Inc., a leading provider of tax technology and services, there were 619 standard sales tax rate changes in 2018, a decrease from the same period in 2017. In addition, the report ...
February 12, 2019
Taking the first steps into the world of search engine optimization (SEO) can be intimidating. If you have spent anytime researching the topic online then you have likely seen the sheer number of articles, blog and videos giving advice on keyword ...
February 5, 2019
A panel of sales and use tax experts discuss the Wayfair ruling and other top sales and use tax issues. CPA Practice Advisor editor-in-chief Gail Perry is joined by Jason Parr, Andy Johnson and Avalara VP Ray Bigley.
January 24, 2019
Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford also made a brief appearance at the event, telling attendees that the state’s improving economy means more businesses are launching in or moving to Maryland as a result — and that’s good news for the state’s CPAs.
January 23, 2019
All businesses relish a good sales tax audit. After all, what’s not to like? And did you know it’s possible to spend more time, money, and resources than absolutely necessary during an audit? It’s true. Simply follow the five tips below and you’ll ...
January 10, 2019
More than five states will require out-of-state sellers to collect and remit sales tax starting January 1, 2019: Georgia, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. That same date, new sales tax collection requirements for marketplace facilitators will take effect in Alabama. States were once prohibited from taxing sales by businesses with no physical...…
January 8, 2019
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) recently announced its plan to tax remote sales. California businesses should know that it will likely affect in-state businesses as well.
January 7, 2019
New sales tax obligations for many companies and organizations are revealing themselves post-Wayfair. When a company or organization (“seller”) determines it is in its best interest to begin complying with a state’s sales tax rules, tax experts and ...