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Sales tax and accounting services

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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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Sales and Use Tax Updates from February

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The Sunshine State previously bet a lot on tourism revenue making up for not taxing internet sales – but the pandemic has wrecked that industry. Maryland has also extended time free of interest and penalties to file sales and use tax returns due between Jan.

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What’s new: state sales and use taxes

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Florida sales tax exemptions on hurricane-preparedness items may soon encompass purchases of pet food, thanks to the lobbying of a local Girl Scout troop. has become the second state this year to expand its sales tax exemption involving gold and silver.

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The Pandemic's Impact on Businesses and Sales Tax: An Update

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In the fall of 2020, I published an article on how the sales tax picture is changing due to COVID-19. Now that we’re over a year into the pandemic, I wanted to provide an update on the sales tax landscape, what predictions have remained the same and what’s changed. Online’s share of total retail sales?blew Latest developments.

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Sales tax holidays and taxability of clothing/back to school (part 2)

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As we saw last time, sales tax holidays are continuing to enjoy a heyday this year. School supplies for use in standard, general-education classrooms must be under $30 per unit. Online sale of the item must take place during the holiday, even if delivery is later. Maryland , Aug. Iowa , Aug. Ohio , Aug. Texas, Aug.

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Monthly Sales and Use Tax Update

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Colorado lawmakers have adopted SB21-282 , which extends the exception to destination sourcing requirements; the exception applies only to businesses with less than $100,000 in retail sales. 199, which would establish a centralized sales tax commission.

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Maryland Digital Ad Tax Case Leaves States in Limbo, But Digital Taxes Aren’t Going Away

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While much of this recent regulatory movement has mainly applied to digital and remote sales, ecommerce and marketplace facilitators the question of where, when and how sales and other digital taxes should be applied, indicates that state and local governments are also mining less visible, but foreseeable revenue alleys.