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Sales Tax on Shipping: When Does it Apply?

TaxConnex

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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What's new in state sales and use taxes

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The fee will apply when at least one item is subject to sales or use tax and the delivery is mailed, shipped or delivered by motor vehicle. its Sales Tax Bulletin No. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Indiana modified?its

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Taxation of services

TaxConnex

Understanding the taxability of your company’s products or services is one of the key steps to complying with sales and use tax laws. Services” are not tangible and can be an entirely different animal in terms of taxability. Services continue to pop up among states’ lawmakers as a potential new source of sales tax revenue.

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Indiana Owner of D.C.-area Tax Preparation Business Pleads Guilty to Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

CPA Practice

An Indiana woman pleaded guilty in federal court last Friday in the District of Columbia to conspiring to file false tax returns and related charges. According to court documents and statements made in court, Awett Tedla of Indianapolis was the owner and operator of Speedy Tax Services, L.L.C., and District Heights, Maryland.

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PKF O’Connor Davies Picks Up Robert Philipson & Co.

CPA Practice

an accounting, tax, and management advisory firm that specializes in serving private clients through sophisticated tax services. has regularly provided high-net-worth individuals and other private clients with comprehensive, individualized tax offerings. Financial terms of the deal, which became official on Jan.

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On-Demand Webinar: Your Path to Profitability with Cannabis

Withum

Martin Harski , Cost Segregation Principal and National Tax Service Group Member at Withum, will discuss cost segregation and how it applies to the cannabis industry. He will provide insights on pitfalls and mitigation strategies unique to the cannabis market.

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Is Software as a Service Taxable? 

Anders CPA

Even if a state doesn’t require sales tax on SaaS, the company may still need to file if they pass a certain threshold of sales. SaaS really encompasses three types of services: SaaS; Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) and Platform as a Service (PAAS). And the states may follow suit on the other services.