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Four years since Wayfair: A trend takes hold

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Those governments jumped the on chance for such big revenue – and continue to do so. Among states without a sales tax, Alaska municipalities were banding together to administer local sales taxes on remote commerce. Companies also wondered if they were collecting and remitting the correct sales tax – and if they were at risk for audit.

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States ease nexus thresholds

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Thresholds were established, filing forms and deadlines fixed and one by one states waited for the money to roll in (with Florida and Missouri among the latest of the 45, with Alaska perhaps soon to join them). In 2021, the Government Accountability Office estimated nationwide remote sales tax collections to be about $30 billion.

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Happy fifth birthday, Wayfair, as your rules keep changing

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Those governments jumped on the chance of such revenue and continue to do so. Government Accountability Office. Of the 45 states with a statewide sales tax, the most recent to institute economic nexus were Florida and Missouri ( NOMAD state Alaska might join them soon). It’s been five years since the U.S.

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What was new in October for state sales and use taxes

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The plaintiffs have reportedly said that Louisiana’s patchwork sales tax compliance system is a labyrinth filled with audit traps and now say the case belongs in federal court because Wayfair was ultimately decided in the U.S. The five best are New Hampshire, Delaware, Montana, Oregon and Alaska – none of which have a state level sales tax.

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Handling Sales Tax In-House: Job Market Challenges Continue

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Previous government pandemic relief efforts have fortified individual savings and allowed people to remain out of work longer, even as wages remain largely stagnant and potentially unappealing to would-be laborers. Can audits and stricter enforcement be far off? Rely on sales tax experts to maintain your compliance.

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5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes

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Alaska: Fostering small business development Alaska is known for its support of small businesses. The state of Alaska offers various tax incentives and credits specifically designed for startups and small enterprises. In total, 39 states allow local governments to impose sales taxes, some of which can be quite substantial.

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Sales Tax Issues for Online Retailers

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Second, the government issued stimulus checks which pumped more spending money into the economy for those not hurt financially by the pandemic. Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, and Louisiana are “home rule” states which permit the municipalities or counties to govern themselves with certain restrictions.

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