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 Bloomberg BNA Honors Frankel for Work in State and Local Tax

December 9, 2013 

Bloomberg BNA Honors Frankel for Work in State and Local Tax

Bloomberg BNA has named that Paul Frankel as the recipient of the 2013 Franklin C. Latcham Award for Distinguished Service in State and Local Taxation. Frankel is senior counsel with Morrison and Foerster's State + Local Tax Group and former Chairman of Bloomberg BNA's State and Local Tax Advisory Board.

 Open Systems’ TRAVERSE Certified by Avalara

November 20, 2013 

Open Systems’ TRAVERSE Certified by Avalara

Establishes a partnership through which Open Systems' customers can now use Avalara’s AvaTax capabilities from within the TRAVERSE v 10.5 existing workflow to automatically calculate the final sales tax amount on every invoice.

 Global Accounting Firm Network Partners With Avalara

November 12, 2013 

Global Accounting Firm Network Partners With Avalara

Avalara and Moore Stephens North America have formed a new strategic partnership, the companies announced on Tuesday. Avalara is a provider of cloud-based automated sales tax compliance systems, and MSNA is one of the largest global accounting and consulting firm networks.

 San Francisco Considers Soda Tax

October 29, 2013 

San Francisco Considers Soda Tax

San Francisco city supervisor Scott Wiener plans this week to introduce a ballot measure that would set a tax on sugary beverages. The proceeds would fund health, nutrition and activity programs for city youth.

 Congress Releases Goals of Potential Internet Sales Tax Law

September 23, 2013 

Congress Releases Goals of Potential Internet Sales Tax Law

On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee released basic principles pertaining to the issue of Internet sales tax. To develop these principles, the Committee received input directly from taxpayers, industry and trade groups, and representatives of state and local governments.

 State Likely to Raise Tax on Beer

September 9, 2013 

State Likely to Raise Tax on Beer

Buying a light beer could soon make your wallet lighter, as Wyoming lawmakers are considering a proposal to raise the state's lowest-in-the-nation tax on beer.