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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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Recreational Marijuana Sales Start in Missouri

CPA Practice

Campbell was the first person at the Good Day Farm marijuana dispensary in the Central West End on the first day recreational-use marijuana was sold in Missouri. This was the opening weekend for recreational marijuana sales in Missouri. The new legalization was part of Amendment 3, which Missouri voters passed in November.

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Sephora Missouri Tax Settlement: Sales and Use Tax Lessons for Businesses and Consumers

Anders CPA

Sales tax regulations have become a significant concern for both businesses and consumers. Sephora) sheds light on the repercussions of collecting an improper amount of sales or use tax. million to resolve claims of overcharging taxes on Missouri purchases serves as a lesson for all people involved.

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Can an eCommerce platform alone manage sales tax?

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These thresholds vary state to state and change often, with Missouri being one of the latest to enact economic nexus. We generally recommend that companies start watching their nexus requirements when they hit the $100,000 in sales in a state. They also take the burden of sales tax obligation off the seller. Taxability.

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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. Sales tax accounted for the largest decline, falling $918 million, or 23 percent.

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The Big 3 Barriers to Managing Sales Tax

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Think you’re the only one worried about sales tax compliance? According to our third annual Sales Tax Market Survey you’re not. Our company is highly acquisitive and this results in lack of consistency when it comes to billing, accounting and reporting,” said one survey respondent. Added a third respondent: “We need help now.”

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Missouri Bill Reintroduces R&D Tax Credit and Changes to State and Local Tax Treatment and MO Works Program

Anders CPA

A Missouri bill, HB 2400, could affect businesses across the state with several provisions impacting the R&D tax credit, Missouri Works program, the State and Local Tax Parity Act and more. New Missouri R&D Tax Credit. Changes to the Missouri Works Program. State and Local Tax Opportunities.