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Sales and Use Tax Updates from March

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The Alaska Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission has approved its “Remote Seller Sales Tax Code & Common Definitions” that would apply to local municipalities in Alaska that choose to adopt it. Online sales tax revenues have accounted for about 66.4 Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Every Day Is Fools’ Day For Some Accounting Employers; McKinsey Now Paying People to Leave | 4.1.24

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Business Insider wrote about the accountant shortage, specifically Tupperware griping in regulatory filings that it can’t find enough people (again): The accountant shortage is so bad that companies are delaying filing key mandatory reports. Here are some things I’m pretty sure are true.

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

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Despite all good intentions of municipal representatives of both parties, replacing the revenue that would be lost with a sales tax exemption on groceries has been plagued with what one city finance director called “choice overload.”. It claimed that these services were exempt as accounting services and as customization of software.

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5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes

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Additionally, examine personal income tax rates and sales tax rates, as they can affect both your business revenue and personal finances — both of which can also impact your ability to attract and retain talent. It provides tax credits for businesses engaged in specific industries, such as mining and manufacturing.

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Treasury Dept. Issues Report Card on Programs for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

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The interim report highlights four small businesses leveraging SSBCI funding, including a consultancy supporting the Latino community in Pennsylvania, a woman-owned telehealth startup in Maryland, and a Tribal LLC in Alaska. The small business support funding is in addition to the $12.8

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Cash Infusion for Clean Energy Initiatives

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Generally, entities that can make a direct-pay election include tax-exempt organizations, State or political subdivisions, local governments, Indian tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, the Tennessee Valley Authority, rural electric co-ops, U.S. What type of documentation must the transferee receive from the transferor?

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