TaxConnex

JULY 1, 2025

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. A few states have taken steps to make life easier for those with sales tax obligations. Ohio has expanded its sales tax holiday this year to the entire first two weeks of August. Hot areas for sales tax. billion, below their 15-year trend.

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Going Concern

APRIL 11, 2025

sector leader for asset management; David Neuenhaus appointed tax sector leader for asset management; Matt Giordano appointed audit sector leader and audit service line leader for asset management. The bill next goes through a certifying process before heading to Iowa Gov. It even caught an error that my human accountant missed.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Across the pond, federal tax changes will mean PwC UK partners will be taking a hit : Big Four partners think of themselves as more than just employees. That means that Britain’s biggest auditor will see its tax bill increase by nearly £36 million because of the changes.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

and Theodore, we assume) is still on the hunt for naughty IRS employees, reports Washington Examiner : Over 800 Internal Revenue Service employees still owe millions in back taxes despite heavy criticism from Sen. In a letter to the Iowa senator sent on Nov. In a letter to the Iowa senator sent on Nov.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this white paper, we break down the key federal payroll laws, explore important compliance insights, highlight the role of technology, and provide practical tips for maintaining compliance. federal payroll compliance is an ongoing process that requires vigilance and dedication.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 1, 2024

If it seems like jurisdictions just ceaselessly add additional sales tax laws, statutes and restrictions, recent news out of three states should be refreshing. New Jersey , in a move seemingly counter to a nationwide trend, has repealed its annual sales tax holiday for certain school supplies and sport or recreational equipment.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The new year will no doubt be another active one in sales tax. Weaker state revenue The kind of year it’s going to be for state coffers could greatly influence such future sales tax trends as new levies, tougher nexus thresholds and intensifying audits. Overall, state tax revenues dropped 5.3%. If so, watch out for 2024.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 8, 2024

Many industries come with confusing sales tax complexities. So does agriculture, and several aspects make this industry trickier than others for sales tax. Here are points to keep in mind regarding sales tax and agriculture. Recently, for instance, Alabama degreed that some agriculture products exempt from sales and use tax.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 9, 2024

For purposes of incurring sales tax in any state, that essentially translates into “sometimes.” In other instances, vitamins and supplements aren’t taxed at all. How do you handle sales tax liability if you sell vitamins, dietary supplements or other items in this nebulous category? And we don’t mean “sometimes.”

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 30, 2024

Every now and then something comes along that transforms sales tax. States’ definitions of a “marketplace facilitator” vary almost as much as states’ sales tax laws themselves. States seem to believe that marketplace facilitators – most of which are much larger than most retailers – constitute a rich source of tax revenue.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Ecommerce couldn’t exist without shipping (and probably not without shipping’s partner “handling,” either), but do either incur sales tax? As is often the case in sales tax, it depends on what, how and where. Portions of packages that contain non-taxable or exempt items get a break on the tax on the S&H.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. B&O responsibility: A Washington State appellate court has found two sellers responsible for sales tax and business and occupation (B&O) tax on sales made through Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. No refund, stat!:

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s one of the most important aspects of an online business – and one of the wackiest when trying to determine whether sales tax applies or not. Many states say that when the contents of a shipment are taxable, so is the shipping cost; similarly, when items in a shipment are exempt from sales tax, so is the cost of shipping.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 14, 2021

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Blue bayou: Sales tax won’t be getting simpler in Louisiana any time soon. Colorado voters in the city of Littleton have passed a 0.75% hike in the city's sales tax, the first increase in the tax in nearly half a century.

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Accounting Today

JULY 10, 2024

The IRS is pushing back both filing and payments deadlines for impacted taxpayers.

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TaxConnex

MAY 14, 2024

jurisdictions also involves dealing with sales tax. Responsibility to pay sales tax is based on a variety of factors, such as where the seller and buyer reside and the nature of the product being sold (some items qualify for sales tax exemptions ). On a marketplace platform, who has responsibility for the sales tax?

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TaxConnex

APRIL 4, 2024

Now, almost six years after the landmark Wayfair case ignited sales tax obligations for more remote sellers, one of those numbers might be falling out of favor. Since the Supreme Court’s decision in 2018, almost all states with economic nexus opted to have dollar volume of sales as one trigger for sales tax obligations.

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TaxConnex

JANUARY 16, 2024

Then you already have one of the most complicated situations in sales tax. Your tax obligation and liability begin with where you have nexus , the connection between your company and a taxing authority or jurisdiction. These questions factor into determining whether sales tax applies.

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Wayfair, Inc et al , but many businesses are still trying to figure out how to manage sales tax obligations brought on by this decision. Some examples: Iowa: Gross sales to the state over $100,000; no annual transaction threshold. All 45 states with state-wide sales tax now have economic thresholds set.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 20, 2023

Almost five years ago, the Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision was heralded as a revenue gateway for almost all states to require remote sellers to collect and remit sales tax. South Dakota joins California, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin in eliminating transaction-based nexus thresholds. Starting Aug.

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Going Concern

JULY 31, 2024

It seems IRS employees owe almost $50 million in overdue taxes and somehow this news slipped right past us. One person who did not miss the memo is Joni Ernst, the Republican senator from Iowa who we assume has no relation to Ernsts Alwin C. and Theodore though we suppose it’s a possibility given the proximity of Iowa to Ohio.

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TaxConnex

JUNE 13, 2024

It seems like yesterday when only physical nexus ignited a company’s sales tax obligations in a state. Evolution of sales tax obligations “Nexus” means a company has a connection to a tax jurisdiction sufficient to allow that jurisdiction to make the company adhere to sales tax rules. How and why did this come about?

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 7, 2023

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Iowa topped the list for having the highest search levels for Black Friday in the U.S., Gains in sales tax revenue are becoming spottier in general – especially on the local level – but not statewide everywhere. billion in the U.S.,

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 9, 2022

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. State sales tax holidays fail to live up to the hype. in favor of conveniently popular yet ultimately ineffective sales tax holidays.”. Several states tinkered with their sales tax exemptions this summer. Holiday hucksterism? Free for all.

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Cherry Bekaert

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Iowa On September 29, 2023, the Iowa Department of Revenue announced that the 2022 Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Tax election and 2022 PTE Tax Form are available through GovConnectIowa. The Iowa Department of Revenue will not be issuing paper forms or modifying any existing 2022 income forms or schedules.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The explosive growth of online sales means that state and local governments are searching for ways to recoup the tax revenue that they have determined they are owed. States are eager to take a portion of these sales and include them in their general tax revenues. In 2018, the landmark Supreme Court decision South Dakota v.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We’re fond of saying that nothing’s ever easy in sales tax. And here we’ll kick off our run toward Halloween with a look at one of the newest and trickiest areas of sales tax: electric vehicle chargers and charging. This new line of business raises a few sales tax questions, chiefly regarding the electricity flowing into the vehicles.

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 2, 2022

In many states, sales tax holidays have been in full swing this year and will continue for months to come. These holidays are limited times (frequently weekends) where a state allows sales tax to be eliminated or reduced on categories of consumer products. Florida probably leads all states concerning sales tax holidays.

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TaxConnex

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But not all search engines – or state tax websites – are created equal. What it’s like typing “sales tax” into that little rectangle with the magnifying glass on each state’s website? Here are first impressions from one-and-done searches for “sales tax” on the revenue site of each state. Connecticut Dept.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By Erin Murphy, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (TNS) Hundreds of Iowans did not get their correct federal tax refund due to a clerical error by the state revenue department, the department confirmed Friday, and state money will be used to fix the mistake. Once the error was discovered, a corrected file was sent to the IRS.

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TaxConnex

JULY 13, 2023

As we saw last time, sales tax holidays are continuing to enjoy a heyday this year. Iowa , Aug. 13-19: Qualifying clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will be exempt from sales tax. Connecticut: Tax-free week begins on the third Sunday of August and runs until the following Saturday. Maryland , Aug. New Jersey , Aug.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 25, 2024

Yet some states still haven’t clearly defined how sales and use tax applies to digital goods and services. To help you better understand digital products sales tax, this blog will explain: How do you define digital products for sales tax? How do you figure out sales tax on digital products by state?

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Cherry Bekaert

AUGUST 10, 2023

Pass-through entity taxes (PTET) are constantly changing on a state-by-state basis. How Alabama’s PTET Works Alabama’s PTET election is made by submitting Form PTE-E via “My Alabama Taxes” on or before the 15 th day of the third month following the close of the tax year. Louisiana Louisiana House Bill No. House Bill No.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 29, 2022

New sources of tax revenue, old ones robust but sputtering in spots, tax holidays as political tools amid inflation: It’s been a year of new trends in sales tax. Heading into the new year, state sales tax revenues were up coast to coast, often by double-digit percentages. Add that U.S. Too much or too little?

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 27, 2024

But a tax on tangible personal property can be just as confusing. Certain times of year, when those taxes may be due, you may ask yourself: What counts as real property vs. personal property? How is tangible personal property taxed? How are property taxes calculated, and how does depreciation work?

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TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The exception certificate figures big in your sales tax toolbox. A sales tax exemption certificate means you, the seller, don’t have to collect and remit sales tax on certain products and services and to certain clients (such as schools, hospitals or churches) in a state. Get in touch to learn more.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2024

A new study by WalletHub revealed that residents of New York state are burdened by taxes the most among the 50 states, while Alaska residents have the lowest tax burden. The following are some key findings from WalletHub’s study: As previously stated, New York has the highest overall tax burden, while Alaska has the lowest.

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