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Understanding use tax

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One quick explanation of the difference is an example from Alabama : The consumers use tax is imposed on tangible personal property brought into Alabama for storage, use, or consumption in the state when the seller did not collect seller’s use tax on the sale of the property. California state income tax return.”.

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Court rules Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional: What's next

Accounting Today

An Alabama federal district court held that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional, stating it "exceeds the Constitution's limits on Congress' power."

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Embarrasses Itself (Again); Archaic IRS Tech; Partners Battle It Out | 2.27.23

Going Concern

The Big 4 Accounting firm announced the independent review following the tragic death of EY worker Aishwarya Venkatachalam, 27, who fell to her death from the 11th floor of the company’s Sydney office in August last year. Go forth and account. From FloQast : Six in ten (63%) U.K. From FloQast : Six in ten (63%) U.K.

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State Sales and Use Tax Update

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There’s always something changing or new going on in the world of tax, especially sales tax. In Alabama , tax licenses – including for sales tax, sellers use tax and the simplified sellers use tax – must be renewed annually as of Nov. New York City tax revenues in March and April fell $1.15

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

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Voters will likely be asked this fall if they’re willing to increase the city’s 5% sales tax to 6% during the summer in exchange for exempting food from sales tax year-round. Alabama has enacted that some agriculture products are exempt from sales and use tax if these sales are made by the producer, immediate family or an employee.

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4 Key Pieces of Your Sales Tax Compliance Process

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These states’ returns can be quite lengthy as you may be required to itemize by county or city or district how the sales tax should be applied across these various jurisdictions. In a few states, most notably Alabama, Colorado, and Louisiana, there are separate local level returns that you are required to file.

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What exactly is indirect tax?

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Types of indirect tax The value of indirect tax to tax professionals Differences between direct and indirect tax Tax planning and management is one of the primary areas accountants help their clients. Taxes are either direct tax or indirect tax.

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