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What’s new in sales tax?

TaxConnex

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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5 States with the Lowest Combined Business Taxes

CPA Practice

Some key factors to evaluate include: Tax rates Tax rates vary widely across states. Some states have higher corporate income tax rates, while others offer lower rates or no tax at all. Property tax rates can vary significantly, impacting the cost of owning or leasing business space.

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What exactly is indirect tax?

ThomsonReuters

for example, does not have a federal sales tax, but taxes may be applied at the state and regional levels. States with the highest average local sales tax rates include Alabama, Louisiana, Colorado, New York, and Oklahoma.

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The New Year Brings Fresh Uncertainty for U.S. Business Tax Professionals

ThomsonReuters

On top of these final regulations, there are a lot of proposed regulations for business taxation and proposed and final regs on the individual income tax side, as well.”. Adding to the complexity and uncertainty, tax authorities have routinely issued sub-regulatory guidance such as FAQ documents, Oaks said. “On