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Sales tax industry of the month: Manufacturers

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When it comes to sales tax, “manufacturing” is often defined as a physical application of materials and labor to change the characteristics of tangible personal property (TPP). Seems clear, but what about your tax obligations and exemptions? Different states can treat consumables differently for sales tax purposes.

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3 Sales tax pitfalls facing manufacturers and wholesalers

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Many manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors believe they have minimal sales tax obligations due to the likelihood of  sales tax-exempt transactions. Businesses don’t always fit into a “box” as being only a manufacturer, or only a distributor. Many times, a manufacturer is also a distributor.

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Sustainable Manufacturing: Harnessing Energy Tax Credits

Cherry Bekaert

Recent legislation, through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), greatly enhanced and created energy tax credits and incentives available to many industries through the U.S. Contact Us The post Sustainable Manufacturing: Harnessing Energy Tax Credits appeared first on Cherry Bekaert.

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Avalara Tax Solutions for Manufacturing Businesses

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The landscape of tax legislation is constantly evolving, and clients are undoubtedly experiencing its impact. Even in the best of times, manufacturers face distinctive challenges when it comes to sales and use tax.

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MANUFACTURING SECTOR CHALLENGES

Menzies

TECHNOLOGY Manufacturers need to utilise the latest technology to stay relevant, innovative and competitive. particularly the Internet of Things (IoT) and the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), opens doors for manufacturers to create a more digital focus, including real time tracking and quality management. Embracing Industry 4.0,

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Sales Tax Obligations for Manufacturers and Wholesalers, Part 1: Resale Certificates and Exemptions

TaxConnex

Many manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors believe they have minimal sales tax obligations due to the likelihood of sales tax-exempt transactions. Businesses don’t always fit into a “box” as being only a manufacturer, or only a distributor. Many times, a manufacturer is also a distributor. Manufacturers.

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Pitfalls of Sales Tax for the Manufacturing Industry

TaxConnex

Manufacturing” for sales tax purposes is often d efined as a physical application of materials and labor to change the characteristics of tangible personal property. E very state has nuances on how sales tax applies to the manufa cturing process and the various equipment and materials that are used and consumed. Not so easy.