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What’s new in sales tax?

TaxConnex

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%. Five states follow with 4% rates: Alabama, Georgia, Hawaii, New York and Wyoming. South Dakota cut its state sales tax rate from 4.5%

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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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Monthly State Sales and Use Tax Update

TaxConnex

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.

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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

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Dear Graduate… Don’t let your next steps be taxing!

Menzies

If you want to be self-employed (also referred to as a ‘sole trader’) you need to notify HMRC by 5 October following the end of the tax year in which you started your new business. You’ll then need to file self-assessment tax returns and pay any income tax, Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance Contributions due by 31 st January annually.

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More Than a Loophole: Delaware Sales Tax and Other Benefits of Incorporation in DE

inDinero Tax Tips

Incorporation is a critical legal matter that impacts more than your company’s tax responsibilities for doing business. Delaware is considered “the place” to establish your corporate entity as there’s no Delaware sales tax. Delaware offers perhaps the most favorable tax treatment to businesses. Historically, in the U.S.,

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Shrinking the Delaware Tax Loophole: Other U.S. States to Incorporate Your Business

inDinero Tax Tips

Incorporation is a critical legal matter that impacts more than your company’s tax responsibilities for doing business. Delaware is considered The Place to establish your corporate entity. Currently, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, and Oklahoma have a franchise tax.