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The latest on sales tax on shipping charges (part 1)

TaxConnex

When items in a shipment are exempt from sales tax in a given state, so is the cost of shipping. Connecticut, Georgia, Michigan, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin follow this rule.

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Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Fraudulent Tax Preparers

CPA Practice

Examples of civil injunctions obtained by the Tax Division over the last year include: On Jan. The government alleged that Zio prepared tax returns claiming fabricated business income and expenses, as well as various false tax deductions.

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Court Invalidates IRS Micro-Captive Transactions Notice: Now What?

Withum

Because the District Court that decided the case resides in the Sixth Circuit, the decision applies only to taxpayers in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. Micro-captive insurance transactions are, after all, included in the IRS’s dirty dozen list of tax scams. Business Tax Services. Contact Us. Contact Us.

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Evaluating Your Firm’s Advisory Stance

ThomsonReuters

For example, if your firm is simply working on compliance, a reactive commoditized service, offering advisory services may keep clients engaged year-round and allow your firm to work proactively with clients. . The leader of a firm in Michigan had this to say about advisory services.

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Friday Footnotes: Opinions!; EY’s Blockchain Aspirations; KPMG Junior Reprimanded | 9.30.22

Going Concern

Known for their high-end tax services, TPC is especially strong in corporate tax, serving public and private enterprises. This complements Baker Tilly’s strong corporate tax talent. Larger companies tend to have more flexibility for better pay, benefits and career growth, Wolfson said.

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Friday Footnotes: KPMG Is Twice as Bad as Other Firms; Upskill or Die; Hella M&A | 10.21.22

Going Concern

UHY Acquires Michigan Firm. Randall joined Dixon Hughes Goodman in December 2019 and has led the core international tax services team of 40 workers across the company, has expertise in international and domestic taxation, tax research and project management. EisnerAmper Merges in Maryland Firm.

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State Sales and Use Tax Update

TaxConnex

The case in point brought out how a transaction in which a provider doesn’t transfer tangible personal property to a customer generally would not be subject to retailers’ occupation tax, use tax, service occupation tax or service use tax.

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