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Sales Tax Updates: What’s new in sales tax for April?

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. A bill that would raise the online sales tax in Alabama is progressing with state lawmakers. The current Alabama sales tax is 8% for online purchases, the same as for purchases at the state’s brick-and-mortar stores. Leveling the field.

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Understanding use tax

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One such phrase is “sales and use tax.”. We sure know what “sales” tax is. What about Use Tax? Use tax is defined ?as as a tax on the storage, use or consumption of a taxable item or service on which no sales tax has been paid. Use tax or sales tax is due on a sale, but not both. Your ‘choice’.

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Nonprofit 990 Tax Compliance: Navigating Challenges with an Enrolled Agent

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Nonprofit Tax Service by Mike Habib, EA Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in society, offering valuable services and advocacy. However, managing tax compliance can be a significant challenge due to the complex nature of tax laws and regulations. Get professional help by calling us at 1-877-78-TAXES [1-877-788-2937].

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency. Social Security Tax : Employers and employees each contribute 6.2%

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Shutting Down a Tech Company – Some Tax/Accounting Tips

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Before you shut down your tech company, you need to take some final tax steps. . We’ve seen founders left holding the bag in resolving tax issues, even years after they thought they had closed their companies. Sales tax accounts. State franchise and income tax accounts. Especially your state accounts.

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Five Tax Strategies Retirees Should Consider Before Dec. 31

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Beach, EA, CFP, AWMA, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) For me, the dread of tax season truly arrives when I start receiving 1099s, W-2s, 1098s, etc., A tax puzzle emerges with, sometimes, very favorable, or very unfavorable, results. A tax puzzle emerges with, sometimes, very favorable, or very unfavorable, results.

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How to Efficiently Complete a Business Personal Property Rendition

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The property tax life cycle is a complex beast, and taming it can be both frustrating and time-consuming. Did you know that businesses typically spend an average of 132 hours per week on various personal property tax compliance tasks ? These 12 states generate property tax revenue from real estate taxes instead.