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What's new in sales tax?

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. B&O responsibility: A Washington State appellate court has found two sellers responsible for sales tax and business and occupation (B&O) tax on sales made through Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. No refund, stat!:

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Sales tax processes – beyond software’s promises

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Automated sales tax software promises to manage your filing and payments, but there’s more to sales tax compliance. Wayfair opened the way for all states with a statewide sales tax to now have economic nexus thresholds set by dollar amount or volume of sales. Notifications Tax jurisdictions love to send notices.

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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide

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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has been a lifeline for many businesses during challenging times, providing substantial relief. However, with the IRS actively scrutinizing ERC claims, it’s crucial for businesses to understand their rights and options when facing an audit.

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Does sales tax apply to memberships?

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Clubs and dues have been around for decades, but the rise of certain memberships – and the ability to sell them over the internet – have also raised the question of whether memberships incur sales tax. Health and fitness club In some states membership in one of these creates a sales tax obligation; in others it doesn’t.

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7 Ways a Business is Selected for Audit

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sales tax audits ?were sales tax audits to become more common over the next two years. of respondents said they believe audit levels?will already seen an increase in the number of audits in the past two years. evidence of tax jurisdictions’?ramping ramping up audits remains?anecdotal,?but

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A Strategic Timeline for Implementing a Sales Tax Strategy and Process - Part 1 | TaxConnex

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Exactly how long will it take you to set up a process to evaluate and comply with your sales tax obligations? Depends on your business and where you are in your sales tax journey. Do you need a sales tax solution? Typically, a triggering event causes a company to investigate whether it needs a sales tax process.

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Unexpected Growth Can Mean Sales Tax Obligations

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But don’t forget that success that comes from selling into more states can also expand your sales tax burdens. Businesses that sell into multiple states or jurisdictions have to pay attention to sales tax thresholds, and it’s not a one-time project. connection a business has with a state or taxing jurisdiction. Physical nexus?means

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