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New Mexico Lawsuit Sparks Marijuana Business Tax Debate

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Paying business taxes is a key source of friction for many legal marijuana companies in the nation, particularly for companies that operate on a cash-only basis. A lawsuit in New Mexico is reigniting the debate over marijuana business taxes, only this time, the controversy surrounds how to classify these companies under state tax code.

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5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes

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One crucial factor to consider when selecting your business location is the tax environment. Business taxes can significantly impact your bottom line and overall profitability. The importance of business taxes As an entrepreneur, you face countless decisions when starting a business.

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Monthly Sales and Use Tax Update

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Colorado lawmakers have adopted SB21-282 , which extends the exception to destination sourcing requirements; the exception applies only to businesses with less than $100,000 in retail sales. Previously, New Mexico was an origin-based sourcing state.

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Answers to Retail Business Questions About Sales Taxes

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By Gail Cole Is sales tax based on shipping address or billing address? Understanding how sales tax works is fundamental for every retailer. If you’re doing business in a state with a sales tax, you may know you need to register for sales tax, then collect and remit tax as required by law.

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What's new in July for state sales and use taxes

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. State sales tax holidays fail to live up to the hype. in favor of conveniently popular yet ultimately ineffective sales tax holidays.”. Several states tinkered with their sales tax exemptions this summer. Holiday hucksterism? Free for all.

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Last Week in Payroll: Summertime Tax Tips

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Summertime Tax Tips. Let’s go over a few summertime tax tips for payroll professionals this season: 1) Interns. Biden Administration issues tax proposals “Green Book.” The Department of the Treasury has issued detailed information about the Biden Administration’s tax proposals for fiscal year 2022 in its “ Green Book.”

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What is state tax apportionment and how do you calculate it?

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State income tax is a direct tax on business income you’ve earned in a state. It sounds straightforward, but this is a complex topic: States have various ways of calculating how much of your corporation’s business income is attributable to its presence and activity there. What is apportionment in taxes?