CPA Practice

APRIL 26, 2023

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants , the largest CPA association in Pennsylvania with over 20,000 members, has issued its latest Insights report.

Pennsylvania 52

Pennsylvania public accounting accounting firms Account 52

Patriot Software

JULY 20, 2022

Payroll tax in Pennsylvania is notoriously difficult, confusing, and overwhelming for new and veteran employers alike. To help simplify PA employment tax, we’ve put together the following article to review your employer responsibilities. And, we’ve provided plenty of […] READ MORE.

Pennsylvania 65

Pennsylvania payroll tax payroll Tax 65

TaxConnex

JANUARY 30, 2024

Every now and then something comes along that transforms sales tax. States’ definitions of a “marketplace facilitator” vary almost as much as states’ sales tax laws themselves. States seem to believe that marketplace facilitators – most of which are much larger than most retailers – constitute a rich source of tax revenue.

Iowa 203

Iowa Pennsylvania Illinois Tax 203

TaxConnex

MARCH 5, 2024

That’s a lot of tax potential, and the feds have started to notice. Nevertheless, how long before states start trying to tap this market to collect sales tax? So far, Pennsylvania reportedly just lists NFTs as “taxable,” though Michigan does go so far as to classify NFTs as digital goods not subject to the state sales and use tax.

Sales 147

Sales Tax Wisconsin Minnesota 147

CPA Practice

APRIL 25, 2024

An overwhelming 77% of registered voters in the seven states that will decide the 2024 presidential election like the idea of a billionaires tax to bolster Social Security shortfalls, the poll found. Around one-fourth of poll respondents supported those policies, while about a third support increasing payroll taxes.

North Carolina 105

North Carolina Wisconsin Nevada Arizona 105

CPA Practice

APRIL 16, 2024

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Retirees are being targeted by scams that not only bring financial devastation but also significant IRS tax bills. Casey believes that theft loss tax deduction limitations have contributed to retirees’ financial challenges. Larry later faced an IRS tax bill of over $220,000.

Tax 116

Tax Pennsylvania Utah Washington 116

TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

All hail sales tax! Taxing certain goods dates back as far as 4,000 years. Ancient Egypt taxed cooking oil, for instance. The tax was levied on a product people had to buy and were forbidden to reuse (coincidentally, the Pharaoh had a monopoly on production). Salestaxes are no exception.

West Virginia 130

West Virginia Sales Rhode Island Tax 130

TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Now it’s time to register with the states to collect and remit sales tax. You complete your sales tax registrations and file them with the departments of revenue or taxation in each state. These registrations are called sales tax permits, sometimes licenses. New York calls theirs a “sales tax certificate of authority.”

Sales 147

Sales Tax West Virginia North Dakota 147

CPA Practice

JANUARY 3, 2024

Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) As we venture into the new year, 2024 brings a wave of changes in state taxes across the country. From gas taxes to property tax amendments and income tax cuts, being aware of these changes is crucial since state and local taxes are among the highest taxes most people pay.

Tax 128

Tax Kansas income tax Montana 128

TaxConnex

JULY 25, 2023

In addition to state and local taxes, your business may also be subject to various federal and state regulatory obligations. Most taxes are administered by the state Departments of Revenue (DOR) and local jurisdictions. The remainder of this blog will discuss the various tax requirements for a telecom company. to 7 percent.

Tax 178

Tax Florida Missouri Maryland 178

TaxConnex

AUGUST 11, 2022

A few recent developments – including scams and fine definitions –across the country show how sales tax compliance can be complicated. New York: An appeals court ruled last month against a company that claimed eligibility for sales tax refunds on several purchases of concrete. Ecommerce and sales tax cybercrime is on the rise.

Sales 130

Sales Tax North Carolina Pennsylvania 130

TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Telecommunications companies face tougher problems than most other businesses when trying to comply with federal, state and local tax and regulatory obligations. Most of the taxes that telecom companies contend with are administered by the individual states’ Departments of Revenue (DOR) and local jurisdictions.

Tax 147

Tax Maryland Pennsylvania Florida 147

TaxConnex

MARCH 15, 2022

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates, with a special focus this month on how more states and jurisdictions look to roll back sales tax. Lawmakers often cite inflation as a key factor in reducing sales tax.

Sales 180

Sales South Dakota Tax Missouri 180

CPA Practice

APRIL 5, 2024

Earlier this week WalletHub released a study that shows which states’ residents have the highest and lowest tax burden , measured as the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes. The study looks at how much tax the average person is estimated to pay in each state throughout their lifetime.

West Virginia 126

West Virginia Rhode Island South Dakota North Dakota 126

CPA Practice

APRIL 16, 2024

By Justin Sink, Bloomberg News (TNS) President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid $146,629 in federal income taxes on a combined $619,976 in adjusted gross income in 2023—meaning the first family paid an effective federal income tax of 23.7%—according according to tax filings released by the White House.

Tax 111

Tax income tax tax return Pennsylvania 111

TaxConnex

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Just don’t let sales tax turn the situation into a nightmare. Consider: Your new product is not taxed but should have been. At an average sales tax rate of 8%, that’s more than $29,000 in uncollected sales tax in just one jurisdiction. Remember: You don’t want to collect too much sales tax on your new products, either.

Sales 147

Sales Tax Alaska Colorado 147

TaxConnex

AUGUST 18, 2022

A lot of times regarding sales tax, the answer to any question is, “It depends.” Covid created unique conditions for companies that must collect and remit sales tax, including many temporary breaks regarding worker locations. has long included employees working in tax jurisdictions different from your office locations.

Sales 189

Sales Tax New Hampshire income tax 189

ThomsonReuters

APRIL 25, 2024

Navigating state taxes on retirement income is a critical aspect of financial planning for retirees. While federal tax rules apply uniformly across the country, state tax rules can vary widely. Jump to: • State tax on retirement income • Which states do not tax retirement income?

South Dakota 52

South Dakota Rhode Island New Hampshire Wyoming 52

TaxConnex

MAY 23, 2023

Last time we looked at a sample of the strange sales tax laws regarding food, including a sliced bagel in New York. If only that was the only complex category concerning sales tax. Diapers and groceries are taxed in Hawaii, Idaho, Utah, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama, Mississippi and South Dakota.

South Carolina 130

South Carolina South Dakota Sales Montana 130

TaxConnex

MARCH 2, 2021

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The Sunshine State previously bet a lot on tourism revenue making up for not taxing internet sales – but the pandemic has wrecked that industry. Estimates reportedly said the tax will generate up to $250 million but opponents promise legal challenges.

Sales 229

Sales Tax Missouri Wisconsin 229

TaxConnex

JANUARY 3, 2023

Next summer will mark five years since the Supreme Court ignited economic sales tax nexus with the South Dakota v. Many businesses are still trying to figure out how to manage the resulting obligations, but one thing’s clear: Now every state with a sales tax has economic nexus. Wayfair, Inc et al decision. Stay tuned.

South Dakota 194

South Dakota Sales Alaska Tax 194

TaxConnex

AUGUST 30, 2022

Many tech companies consider themselves a service provider exempt from sales and use tax. But the 2018 Wayfair decision expanded the definition of nexus and and more of these businesses are now subject to sales and use tax collection, including on one of their product staples: apps. What about the sales tax?

Sales 188

Sales Tax Wisconsin Massachusetts 188

CPA Practice

MARCH 20, 2024

Micek, masslive.com (TNS) With the pressure already on America’s wealthiest citizens to pay their fair share of taxes, one Massachusetts lawmaker is calling on the nation’s super-wealthy to pony up even further. Brendan Boyle, of Pennsylvania, and Pramila Jayapal, of Washington, are sponsoring a companion version of the bill.

Tax 105

Tax Pennsylvania Massachusetts Washington 105

CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

The domestic sales tax landscape in the United States has been in a constant state of flux over the last decade. In fact, the 2023 Vertex End-of-Year Sales Tax Rates and Rules report shows that a total of 444 sales tax rate changes took place across all U.S. States continue to issue new fees, exemptions and tax holidays.

Sales 110

Sales Tax Minnesota Tennessee 110

CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2024

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

Rhode Island 111

Rhode Island Alaska Tax New Hampshire 111

TaxConnex

JUNE 1, 2023

Last time, we looked at trailing nexus and a few reasons you might want to cancel your sales tax registration with a state. We say “ironclad” because often a state will dispute whether you can cancel your registration because they don’t want to lose sources of tax revenue. So, is cancelling your sales tax registration simple?

Sales 130

Sales Tax New Jersey North Carolina 130

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Retail sales of guns and ammunition will soon be subject to a new state excise tax in California. Under Assembly Bill 28, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on September 26, 2023, an 11% tax will apply to gross receipts from retail sales of ammunition, firearms, and firearm precursor parts starting July 1, 2024.

California 124

California Sales Tax Pennsylvania 124

TaxConnex

JANUARY 26, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Gary Bingel, partner-in-charge for state and local taxes in accounting firm EisnerAmper’s State and Local Tax National Tax Group, made several predictions for 2023 in sales and other taxes. Crystal ball time. Oneida, N.Y.,

Sales 130

Sales Tax Arkansas Missouri 130

CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

Rhode Island 105

Rhode Island Alaska Tax New Hampshire 105

MyIRSRelief

MAY 24, 2023

The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The notice will also include the following information: The amount of tax due The amount of interest and penalties The due date for payment Instructions on how to pay What do I need to do if I receive an IRS CP14 notice? What is an IRS CP14 notice?

North Carolina 147

North Carolina Oklahoma Ohio Tax 147

TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Hard to believe if you’ve ever dealt with sales tax jurisdictions, but they will actually give you a break on paying your sales tax in the form of vendor compensations and discounts. Pennsylvania, like many states, also offers its discount for timely filing.

South Carolina 147

South Carolina Colorado Pennsylvania Kentucky 147

TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Candy, flowers, diamonds, romantic dinners out or a movie snuggled on the couch: The year’s biggest day for dates looms again, and here’s an update on sales tax considerations for Valentine’s Day. If your business sells popular Valentine’s Day items online, you should know a few rules related to sales tax and taxability.

Rhode Island 130

Rhode Island Sales North Carolina Tax 130

TaxConnex

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Our Halloween-month look at tricky items for sales tax continues here with a few items it’s hard to live without…. Some states (of course) have special sales tax rules for clothing. Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Rhode Island and New Jersey do just the opposite for protective and some other specialized clothing.

Rhode Island 130

Rhode Island Sales Tax South Carolina 130

TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Each brings different sales tax implications – and retail and ecommerce businesses aren’t always aware of their obligations. The exemption question Sales tax obligations start with nexus, the concept that enables state and local governments to require businesses to collect and remit sales tax on the products and services they sell.

Sales 130

Sales South Dakota South Carolina Illinois 130

TaxConnex

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s one of the most important aspects of an online business – and one of the wackiest when trying to determine whether sales tax applies or not. Many states say that when the contents of a shipment are taxable, so is the shipping cost; similarly, when items in a shipment are exempt from sales tax, so is the cost of shipping.

Sales 180

Sales Rhode Island Tax South Dakota 180

TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

But retailers looking forward to perhaps record online sales have to remember how to comply with widely divergent sales tax regulations. With this continued expansion of online sales, keep an eye on a few details related to your sale tax compliance: Nexus. This is the connection between your online business and a tax jurisdiction.

Sales 130

Sales Tax Maryland Colorado 130

CPA Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

Tax Blotter 042224 Under the trust fund recovery penalty (TFRP), a “responsible person” may be held personally liable for the full amount of an employer’s unpaid employment taxes. But the manager wasn’t aware of the company’s failure to pay employment taxes on time. This issue is often contested in the courts. Not my job.

payroll tax 52

payroll tax payroll Tax Pennsylvania 52