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Utah Accounting Firm and Dudes Who Work There Busted For ERC Fraud

Going Concern

TL;DR Two guys and their accounting firm are accused of filing false tax returns and a touch of COVID relief fraud. 1 charging two Utah County men and an accounting firm with claiming an excess of $11 million in tax credits through a COVID-related fraud scheme. I had a call scheduled with an accountant and he never called.

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Sales tax and nonprofits

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Nonprofits are often thought to be exempt from sales taxes, but is that correct? They also frequently sell TPP such as merchandise, memberships, books and so forth that for-profit companies generally have to charge and collect sales tax on. Are non-profits exempt from sales tax obligations? That depends on many factors.

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What's new in state sales and use taxes

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The fee will apply when at least one item is subject to sales or use tax and the delivery is mailed, shipped or delivered by motor vehicle. Wholesale sales or sales of exempt goods are not subject to the fee. its Sales Tax Bulletin No.

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Answers to Retail Business Questions About Sales Taxes

CPA Practice

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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How Small Retailers Can Handle Sales Tax on Shipping: State-by-State Guide

CPA Practice

Worldwide retail ecommerce sales could reach $6.169 trillion in 2023 and comprise 22.3% of total retail sales. The following guide provides more detailed information for each state and answers frequently asked questions like, “Do you charge sales tax on items shipped out of state?” or “Is there sales tax on U.S.

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FDIC Approves Square For Banking License

PYMNTS

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) gave the green light to an application from the FinTech firm Square to create a de novo industrial bank in Utah, the agency said on Wednesday (March 18). The headquarters will be in Salt Lake City, Utah. Square, Inc. The new bank anticipates opening next year.

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How the 50 States Rank By Lifetime Taxes

CPA Practice

Taxpayers in Washington will pay the most on everyday expenses ($83,014), followed by those in California ($78,191), accounting for food, clothing, personal care, and entertainment. Utah $1,397,411 $493,368 35.3% Utah $1,397,411 $493,368 35.3% Connecticut $1,731,261 $855,307 49.4% Vermont $1,442,094 $651,434 45.2%