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Sales tax and accounting services

TaxConnex

But does tax preparation incur sales taxes – and if it does, where and how? Tax preparers are generally accredited individuals – certified public accountant (CPA) and enrolled agent (EA) are two common preparer designations – who have completed previous and ongoing education to understand compliance for varied tax purposes.

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What’s new in sales tax?

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Midyear sales tax. The Tax Foundation released its “State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2023” report of the 45 states (and the District of Columbia) that collect statewide sales taxes and the 38 states where local sales taxes are collected.

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2024 Guide to State Sales Tax Holidays

CPA Practice

Sales tax holidays are all the rage right now. There were about 45 sales tax holidays in 24 states in 2023 and could be even more than that in 2024. If you’re in retail, hang on to your hats and read our sales tax holiday FAQ to learn: What is a sales tax holiday? What states have a sales tax holiday in 2024?

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Answers to Retail Business Questions About Sales Taxes

CPA Practice

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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State-by-State Guide to Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays

CPA Practice

This list includes every back-to-school sales tax holiday this summer, from July 27, 2023, through the end of August. Sales tax rates are based on data from the Tax Foundation and are accurate as of January 2023. Sales tax rates are based on data from the Tax Foundation and are accurate as of January 2023. Exclusions may apply.

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2024 State-by-State List of Sales Tax Holidays

CPA Practice

Sales tax holidays are all the rage right now. There were about 45 sales tax holidays in 24 states in 2023 and could be even more than that in 2024. If you’re in retail, hang on to your hats and read our sales tax holiday FAQ to learn: What is a sales tax holiday? What states have a sales tax holiday in 2024?

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Sales Tax Issues for Online Retailers

Withum

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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