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Whose Sales Tax Is It, Anyway? Part 2

TaxConnex

In part one, we examined a few of the initial factors that go into determining the parties responsible for the sales tax in a transaction. As well see, there are others. Situs: Its easy to determine when the entire transaction occurs at the point-of-sale but is more difficult when the transaction involves numerous sites. Ownership can also exist not during shipping but until the delivery of the tangible personal property (TTP) to the final address.

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A Top Ten Firm is Frustrated Their Gen Z Staff Don’t Know How to Use Phones to Speak to Other Humans

Going Concern

It’s hard to write an article like this without coming off as some kind of boomer complaining about how kids these days are so [insert pejorative here] so allow me to preface this by saying I don’t intend anything I say here to be a value judgment. If we want to be completely fair about it, we millennials were the ones who pioneered the art of never answering the phone, far be it from one of us to say Zoomers are dumb for not wanting to talk on them.

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The Silent Tax Risk Lurking in Your Office Equipment

BurklandAssociates

Startups often overlook business personal property taxbut states are cracking down. Learn how to stay compliant in 2025 and beyond. The post The Silent Tax Risk Lurking in Your Office Equipment appeared first on Burkland.

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ITC Can’t be Rejected Due to Wrong GSTIN and Address Mentioned on the Invoice

VJM Global

Held by the Honble High Court of Delhi In the matter of M/s B Braun Medical India Pvt Ltd Vs Union of India & Ors. (W. P. (C) 114/2025 & CM APPL. 434/2025) In the recent case of M/s B Braun Medical India Private Limited , the Delhi High Court has granted one of the major relief wherein it was held that ITC can be allowed if the supplier has inadvertently mentioned the GST Number and address of the Assessee of the Maharashtra state instead of the Delhi state on the invoices.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Project Management Outsourcing vs. In-House PMO: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Withum

When it comes to managing projects, organizations often face the decision of whether to establish an in-house Project Management Office (PMO) or opt for project management outsourcing, recognizing that strong project management is key to delivering on strategic priorities. Both approaches have their own set of advantages and disadvantages, and the choice largely depends on the specific needs and circumstances of the organization.

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How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden (Updated for 2025)

CPA Practice

Residents of Hawaii are burdened by taxes the most, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden, a new WalletHub study found.

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4 Business Projects to Tackle During the Summer Slowdown

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Summer can be a slower season for many businesses, making it the perfect time to step back, evaluate, and improve your operations. While the day-to-day rush of peak seasons can make it difficult to focus on long-term goals, the summer slowdown provides an excellent opportunity to tackle essential projects that can strengthen your business for the months ahead.

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Local firm slashes staff starting salaries

Accounting Today

Here's a satirical post in honor of April Fool's Day.

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Unlock Business Growth with Client Accounting Services from AccountingDepartment.com

AccountingDepartment

As a business owner, you're undoubtedly aware of the myriad responsibilities that come with the territory. From strategic decision-making to managing day-to-day operations, your plate is full.

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AI startup hires auditors to investigate inflated sales

Accounting Today

Builder.ai lowered sales figures and hired auditors, a major setback for the artificial intelligence startup backed by Microsoft and the Qatar Investment Authority.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Avalara Announces 29 Newly Certified Integrations into Business Applications 

CPA Practice

Certified integrations are built to help ensure customers enjoy a fast, reliable, and easy process for embedding Avalara's automated tax management into existing systems.

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House passes tax administration bills

Accounting Today

The House unanimously passed six bipartisan bills concerning taxes and the IRS, four of which were endorsed by the AICPA.

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AICPA Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bills to Improve Tax Administration and Offer Relief to Taxpayers, Practitioners

CPA Practice

These bills, which were also included in the recent Senate discussion draft, will improve transparency and fairness for taxpayers and are strongly supported by the AICPA.

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Is gen AI really a SOX gamechanger?

Accounting Today

By streamlining tasks such as risk assessment, control testing, and reporting, gen AI has the potential to increase efficiency across the entire SOX lifecycle.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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3 Ways to Know if Your 401(k) is Too Aggressive

CPA Practice

Aggressive 401(k) portfolios have a high exposure to stocks and stock funds, making them more volatile over the short term.

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FASB offers revenue guidance for construction contractors

Accounting Today

The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a paper on how to apply its revenue recognition standard to construction contracts with retainage provisions.

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Expensify Opens Travel Management System to All Customers

CPA Practice

The tool enables members to book and manage flights, hotels, rail, and car rentals all within Expensifys platform while ensuring compliance with corporate travel policies, reducing costs, and simplifying workflows.

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Subscribing Your Client(s) to Accountant-billed QuickBooks Bill Pay

Insightful Accountant

You can now subscribe your clients directly to a QuickBooks Bill Play plan that not only suits their needs, but which is billed to your firm. Best of all you receive your ProAdvisor Discount off the subscription price.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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State Societies in Action: Indiana CPA Society

CPA Practice

By leaning into collaboration, expanding partnerships, and driving workforce innovation, INCPAS is taking bold steps to support the profession and its future.

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In the blogs: Many hats

Accounting Today

Teaching fraud; easement settlement offers; new blog on the block; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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FASB Staff Paper Provides Revenue Recognition Insights for Construction Contractors

CPA Practice

The Financial Accounting Standards Board released astaff educational paperthat answers questions pertaining to applying revenue recognition guidance about presentation and disclosures to construction contracts that contain retainage or retention provisions.

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Small biz wage growth flat in March

Accounting Today

Hourly earnings and job growth for workers in small businesses remained mostly unchanged last month, according to payroll provider Paychex.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Mississippi Considers 2025 Retail Delivery Fee  

CPA Practice

Mississippi may implement a retail delivery fee as early as July 1, 2025. If it does, it will join Colorado and Minnesota, the only states with a fee on retail deliveries today.

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Your Firm’s Biggest Growth Lever: A Deep Dive Into Why Data Is Key To Success

Insightful Accountant

Want to build a successful firm? You need people who understand the principles of accounting, understand how to charge for their time, and can energize themselves to do it for hours at a time.

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Navigating the Accounting Firm Capacity Puzzle

CPA Practice

Leaders are always looking at managing capacity to allow their firms to thrive in the face of shifting client expectations, evolving technology and a competitive labor market.

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Inside Scaling New Heights 2025: Joe Woodard on Leadership, Legacy & Tech in Accounting

Insightful Accountant

In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, host Gary DeHart sits down with Joe Woodard, founder of Scaling New Heightsthe nations largest accounting technology conference coming to Orlando in June.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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State CPA Society News & Updates – March 2025

CPA Practice

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.

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How to Write a Tax Preparer Job Description (Free Template)

Ryan Lazanis

Finding a great tax preparer can be tough. You dont just need someone to handle tax returns and review financial […] The post How to Write a Tax Preparer Job Description (Free Template) appeared first on Future Firm.

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AICPA News – April 2025

CPA Practice

AICPA News is a collection of recent news briefs from the American Institute of CPAs.

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Fashion-tech startup teeters as CEO resigns over fraud claim

Accounting Today

Retail entrepreneur Christine Hunsicker resigned from CaaStle after the startup's board of directors alleged she misrepresented the company's performance.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.