CPA Practice

JULY 28, 2023

By Gail Cole Is sales tax based on shipping address or billing address? Understanding how sales tax works is fundamental for every retailer. If you’re doing business in a state with a sales tax, you may know you need to register for sales tax, then collect and remit tax as required by law.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 27, 2021

Sales tax obligations are getting more complicated for businesses of all industries. In this blog, we’ll talk to some of the common missteps businesses make when trying to manage sales tax on their own. Not evaluating economic nexus. And, like most other aspects of sales tax, it’s not an easy task.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Jump to: When to consider an automated tax software solution Benefits of sales tax automation software What if you don’t have a complex business model? Automation guarantees the correct indirect tax calculated in every jurisdiction where you do business. Where is the sales tax due?

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TaxConnex

APRIL 20, 2021

This time of year, everybody’s mind is on income tax preparation. And for many accountants and CPA firms, this time of year means extra-long hours and more time spent managing clients’ finances. The fact is, when it comes to many companies’ federal and state income tax returns, they don’t rely on an automated income tax return.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 20, 2024

Tax professionals involved in omnichannel retail industries face an unprecedented number of challenges these days. Calculating sales tax across different retail channels is complex due to various regulations, frequent changes in product data, and outdated systems, especially with increasing sales volume and shrinking budgets.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 20, 2020

What is the difference between sales tax and value-added tax (VAT)? Both sales tax and VAT are types of indirect tax – a tax collected by the seller who charges the buyer at the time of purchase and then pays or remits the tax to the government on behalf of the buyer.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 10, 2023

Jump to: What is sales tax? What is use tax? Sales tax vs. use tax Summary Calculating, collecting, and reporting sales tax and use tax can get complicated as a business grows, and it can be easy to confuse these two types of indirect taxes. What is sales tax?

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 25, 2023

A company’s decision to introduce indirect tax (IDT) automation into its tax processes is often fraught with indecision and uncertainty. Every company’s tax technology journey is different, and it’s not always clear when and how tax automation should be incorporated or what the benefits will be.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Wayfair decision dramatically shifted the sales tax landscape in the United States. Companies of all sizes are facing sales tax compliance obligations that are more complex than ever. So how do you determine if you have a sales tax obligation in multiple states? The 2018 Supreme Court South Dakota v.

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Snyder

JUNE 17, 2022

Sales tax can be complicated to calculate, as it varies from country to country and even from state to state. In the United States, for example, sales tax is collected by the seller at the time of purchase and remitted to the appropriate state tax authority. What Is Sales Tax?

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 18, 2024

With 75% of employers in the Americas forecasting that the average employee will be a hybrid worker within two years, employers should carefully consider the tax implications of such arrangements where the employee may be working in one state in-office and remotely in another state at home. This may pose significant issues.

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ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 24, 2021

To build a persuasive business case for sales tax software , professionals need to explain how automating certain tax functions and improving reporting and analysis will benefit the company as a whole. In other words, don’t tell your CEO why tax software is a wise investment – show them.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As a corporate tax professional, you know the complexities of complying with business taxation requirements. Your company may have to file corporate tax returns in multiple states and local jurisdictions, as well as with federal — and perhaps international — tax authorities. Does every corporation file income tax returns?

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Indirect tax professionals play a critical role in the success of a business. As the pace of new tax compliance challenges accelerates , tax teams need constant access to accurate data that keeps up with changing sales tax reporting rules and complies with ever-evolving regulations.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 15, 2022

In the middle of a busy legislative season, several states have made important changes in their tax code that practitioners across the nation will want to be aware of in order to service clients who may have multistate needs. Tax Relief Enacted in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and New Mexico. Florida Sales Tax Holiday.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 27, 2020

We discuss the importance of this next wave of the Wayfair decision, and why sales tax revenue should be added to your advisory discussions with clients. They’re going to do so under these economic nexus laws, which was what we were seeing with the Wayfair case with South Dakota’s economic nexus law.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Many companies are discovering that this massive shift in work behavior may also have unforeseen tax implications. While businesses may focus on the potential for new income and activity tax liabilities, they should be aware that indirect tax responsibilities may be affected as well. Economic nexus vs. physical presence nexus.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 28, 2021

Although it is possible to automate payroll systems to account for these minimum wage increases, it is a good idea for payroll professionals to be aware of these changes to avoid the possibility of underpaying employees. Generally, if a tax filing or payment deadline falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the due date is the next business day.

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