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What’s new in sales tax?

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There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The five-letter acronym stands for the states without a statewide sales tax – New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Delaware – and two of those states might be leaving the group sooner than later. billion-plus from a 4% sales tax in FY25.

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Wayfair’s 7th birthday: Sales tax changes continue

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Suddenly all states could require many remote sellers to collect and remit sales tax. Though marketplace facilitators and even some payment platforms have recently stepped up to help with sales tax obligations, eCommerce and sellers’ burden has only grown more complicated since 2018, with no end in sight. Overall complications.

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Sales tax holidays for the rest of the year

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Your compliance obligations are tough enough given the almost dizzying variety of rates, filing frequencies and other seemingly random details of the states that have a sales tax. One of those biggest details you sure can’t ignore: sales tax holidays. 1-31; Missouri (clothing up to $100, general supplies up to $50, among others) Aug.

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Thanksgiving: Weird sales tax rules

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Harder still to believe some of the strange sales tax laws that come with it. So as you plan to arrive at your family’s early, marvel that the Detroit Lions are actually good and get ready to send the stuffing around again, chew on these sales tax considerations associated with the feast. Hard to believe Turkey Day is here again.

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Groceries vs. restaurant food: Digging into the sales tax differences

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Youd think that if you eat it, its sales tax treatment would be the same at least similar across different states and given methods of preparation of the food. Pre-packaged food such as canned drinks, bottled beverages, packaged snacks, frozen meals and canned products can also be groceries for purposes of sales tax.

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Clothing taxation – and major exemptions

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Sales tax rules on clothing are some of the most complex nationwide, as a patchwork of states offer complete exemptions, no exemptions and everything in-between for specific types of clothing. Says New Jersey , Sales of articles of clothing and footwear for human use are exempt from New Jersey Sales Tax.

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What is Economic Nexus? Key Definitions and How it Affects Your Business

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Wayfair decision , which created a precedent for states imposing sales tax on out-of-state businesses selling in their state. Additionally, online sales pose new challenges for businesses in determining where they have triggered nexus. Economic Nexus: Sales & Use Tax The South Dakota v. What is Physical Nexus?