February 28, 2013
Guide to sales tax holidays across the U.S. in 2013
Fortunately, the experts at Avalara have put together the "Retailer's Guide to Sales Tax Holidays in 2013," a comprehensive list of tax exempt items and dates across the country.
February 27, 2013
Iowa organizations want sales tax increase to protect wildlife
Representatives of conservation, hunting, wildlife, parks and environmental groups told lawmakers Tuesday Iowa's natural resources are in such need of upgrading and protecting that the state should boost its sales tax to raise $150 million for that effort.
February 25, 2013
Nevada considering sales tax on accountants & other services to lower income tax rate
When it comes to creating a services tax, the Legislature could cast a wide net, taxing nearly every service at a lower rate and reducing the sales tax on goods in the process -- a Republican idea.
February 24, 2013
Senate may consider online sales tax in 2013
Not a new tax. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators hope to accomplish is the passing of a bill that would better enable states to collect taxes on transactions.
February 22, 2013
Resource for finding out more about proposed Ohio tax changes
A new online resource center has been launched to help Ohio businesses and individuals stay apprised of the significant tax changes and financial implications proposed by Ohio Governor John Kasich's biennial budget bill (House Bill 59).
February 14, 2013
Ohio Governor wants tax on newspapers
Ohio Gov. John Kasich's new tax overhaul plan, which includes expanding sales taxes to services like tax preparation, accounting and legal services, would also apply sales taxes to newspapers.
February 14, 2013
The NFL and Taxes: Carolina Panthers seek state aid, want tax increase
Two North Carolina state lawmakers say any effort to raise Charlotte's prepared food tax to help upgrade Bank of America Stadium would require a vote by the public.
February 12, 2013
States where sales taxes hit hardest
If you buy something in Oklahoma, the government is going to take a bigger bite than just about anywhere else in the nation, according to a Monday report from the Tax Foundation.
February 12, 2013
24 more states considering sales tax on accounting and tax services in 2013
The AICPA's Advocacy program states that as many as 24 states "anticipate that their 2013 legislature will consider a proposal to tax accounting services."
February 9, 2013
Taxing tax prep and accounting? New Ohio bill would expand sales tax to nearly all services
As a part of his broader attempt to overhaul the tax system in his state, Ohio Governor John Kasich's plan would expand sales taxes to virtually all services that are currently not subject to sales tax under state laws.
February 4, 2013
Avalara acquires developer of CertCapture Exemption Certificate Management System
Avalara Accelerates Momentum in Sales Tax Automation
January 30, 2013
Chicago accountants, brothers, get prison for $5M sales tax scam
Two Chicago-area accountants were sentenced Friday to two years of probation each after pleading guilty to helping eight gas station owners underreport their sales to avoid paying more than $5 million in sales taxes.