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Monthly State Sales and Use Tax Update

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The growth rate for all Tennessee taxes in August was 22.11 Sales tax revenues and state corporate tax receipts (franchise and excise taxes) both posted substantial growth. In Georgia , tax collections were up 12.7% The gross sales tax take finished 15.9% in August year over year. State Updates.

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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%. The lowest non-zero state-level sales tax is in Colorado, which has a rate of 2.9%.

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Tax Problem Resolution in the Inland Empire, CA

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Discuss Payment Options: If you owe taxes, discuss payment options with your advisor. Form 941 is used by employers to report income taxes, social security tax, or Medicare tax withheld from employees’ paychecks. Problems with payroll taxes are serious and require immediate attention.

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Taxing the Rich is a Popular Bipartisan Stance, Poll Shows

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By Laura Davison, Bloomberg News (TNS) The progressive rallying cry of “tax the rich” has morphed into a popular policy stance with voters in the key states that will decide the 2024 election, enjoying support even among those who prefer billionaire Donald Trump, according to the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll.

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Shutting Down a Tech Company – Some Tax/Accounting Tips

Shay CPA

Sales tax accounts. State franchise and income tax accounts. It can be helpful to sit down with your accountant to get a handle on all of the various accounts with which your business is associated, especially if you’ve been relatively hands-off with your company’s tax compliance. . File a final corporate tax return.

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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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The location of a tax consultant plays a big role in their fees. For example, filing taxes in California will likely cost more than in other parts of the United States. For simplified matters, such as preparing an average tax return, fees may be fairly low. What Does a Tax Consultant Do? Complexity of Services .

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Nonresident alien tax 101

ThomsonReuters

What is the importance of an income tax treaty? What tax form does a nonresident alien file? Are nonresident aliens exempt from Social Security tax? FDAP — which is passive income such as interest, dividends, rents, or royalties — is taxed at a flat 30% rate, unless a tax treaty specifies a lower rate. .

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