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5 Common Sales Tax Mistakes That Can Put You At Risk for Non-Compliance

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You’re trying to run a business and sales tax is not at the forefront of your plans. Make sure you aren’t making these common mistakes to ensure you have sales tax in order and aren’t at risk for penalties and fees in the case of an audit. SaaS), you deal with one of the most complex sales tax situations today.

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Sales Tax Issues for Online Retailers

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It is no surprise that states are seeing significant growth in sales tax revenue, a trend fueled by changes in consumer spending during the pandemic. The third reason for higher sales tax revenue was the Wayfair decision in which the Supreme Court expanded the physical nexus requirement to include economic nexus (e.g.,

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5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes

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One crucial factor to consider when selecting your business location is the tax environment. Business taxes can significantly impact your bottom line and overall profitability. The importance of business taxes As an entrepreneur, you face countless decisions when starting a business.

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Whitley Penn Acquires Texas CPA Firm Fisher, Herbst & Kemble

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Fort Worth-based Whitley Penn is acquiring FHK, a long-established CPA firm that provides audit, tax, and consulting services to clients, primarily financial institutions, construction companies, and retailers. Whitley Penn currently has eight offices in Texas and one in New Mexico.

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JD Sports Purchases California-Based Shoe Palace

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More than 50 percent of the retail locations are in California, but the retailer has an “established retail presence” in Hawaii, New Mexico, Colorado, Florida, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Shoe Palace provided a $52 million pre-tax profit in the year ending Dec. 31, 2019, according to the announcement.

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

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. State sales tax holidays fail to live up to the hype. in favor of conveniently popular yet ultimately ineffective sales tax holidays.”. Several states tinkered with their sales tax exemptions this summer. Holiday hucksterism? Free for all.

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What is state tax apportionment and how do you calculate it?

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State income tax is a direct tax on business income you’ve earned in a state. This can make calculating state income tax complex, particularly if you do business in multiple states. What is apportionment in taxes? tax differ in that allocation covers non-business income, while apportionment covers business income.