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Sales tax and accounting services

TaxConnex

It’s that time of year again when everyone suddenly thinks about preparing their income taxes. But does tax preparation incur sales taxes – and if it does, where and how? For some 90 years, states have levied sales tax on goods (West Virginia was the first to do so , in 1921). Sourcing is huge.

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What’s new: state sales and use taxes

TaxConnex

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

TaxConnex

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. sales tax economic nexus on remote sellers. Latest developments.

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

TaxConnex

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. Maryland , Aug. 13-19: Qualifying clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will be exempt from sales tax. Iowa , Aug. Ohio , Aug.

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Monthly Sales and Use Tax Update

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. 1, 2022, though, all retailers must apply the destination sourcing rules when calculating, collecting and remitting state sales tax. Marketplace sellers that properly remitted tax can file a claim for credit. As of Feb.

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Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers

CPA Practice

The Justice Department is advising taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 15 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.

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What is an IRS CP14 notice? Options for balance due for unpaid taxes

MyIRSRelief

The notice will state the amount of tax due, as well as interest and penalties. The notice will also include the following information: The amount of tax due The amount of interest and penalties The due date for payment Instructions on how to pay What do I need to do if I receive an IRS CP14 notice? What is an IRS CP14 notice?