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What’s new in sales tax?

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The five states with the highest average combined state and local sales tax rates are Tennessee (9.548%), Louisiana (9.547%), Arkansas (9.44%), Washington (9.4%) and Alabama (9.24%). California has the highest statewide sales tax rate, at 7.25%. South Dakota cut its state sales tax rate from 4.5% Tax breaks galore.

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What was new in October for state sales and use taxes

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Halstead Bead , a small craft and jewelry wholesaler, has filed an appeal with the Fifth Circuit in the ongoing challenge to Louisiana’s sales tax system, which requires remote sellers to comply with local tax laws for 63 parishes. For tax years beginning on or after Jan.

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What exactly is indirect tax?

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for example, does not have a federal sales tax, but taxes may be applied at the state and regional levels. States with the highest average local sales tax rates include Alabama, Louisiana, Colorado, New York, and Oklahoma.

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More Than a Loophole: Delaware Sales Tax and Other Benefits of Incorporation in DE

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And there’s no state corporate income tax on goods and services provided by Delaware corporations that operate outside of the state. Delaware holding companies benefit from no corporate tax on interest and other investments. The state also doesn’t impose personal property tax.

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Shrinking the Delaware Tax Loophole: Other U.S. States to Incorporate Your Business

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Partnership entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability corporations, and general partnerships are not required to file an annual report in Delaware, but they do pay a $300 tax annually. The Delaware franchise tax. A franchise tax is a charge by states on corporations to conduct business in their state.