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Sales tax and NFTs: Latest developments

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These digitized assets denote ownership of such collectibles as sports cards and artwork, even designer digital footwear. Some NFTs alone on OpenSea have sold for millions and in recent years the average sales price of an NFT (an admittedly volatile commodity) jumped from about $150 to $4,000. 408(m) collectible. Not long, it appears.

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Does sales tax apply to memberships?

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Clubs and dues have been around for decades, but the rise of certain memberships – and the ability to sell them over the internet – have also raised the question of whether memberships incur sales tax. Health and fitness club In some states membership in one of these creates a sales tax obligation; in others it doesn’t.

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Sales tax holidays and taxability of clothing/back to school (part 2)

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As we saw last time, sales tax holidays are continuing to enjoy a heyday this year. Certain sports equipment up to $150. Online sale of the item must take place during the holiday, even if delivery is later. 13-19: Qualifying clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will be exempt from sales tax.

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Loopholes and other odd sales tax rules, part 2

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Last time we looked at a sample of the strange sales tax laws regarding food, including a sliced bagel in New York. If only that was the only complex category concerning sales tax. California, Idaho, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia exempt clothing sales for some nonprofits. Take diapers. In the clear?

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Crypto, NFTs and sales tax: What we know so far

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Sales tax has a universe of changing conditions. What are the sales tax ramifications? has possibly the most complex sales tax regime. Each state sets its own sales tax rules, often with widely varying approaches. Each state sets its own sales tax rules, often with widely varying approaches.

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Sales tax holidays and taxability of clothing/back to school (part 1)

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Returning to class probably doesn’t make too many students think of the word “holiday,” but tax jurisdictions have other ideas. This time of year is a trove for online sellers of these products and states seem to realize it’s time to ring the bell on sales tax breaks for back-to-school. Local taxes may apply in some cases.

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State-by-State Guide to Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays

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This list includes every back-to-school sales tax holiday this summer, from July 27, 2023, through the end of August. Rules for tax-free shopping can vary from state to state. So, just because something is tax-exempt in one state doesn’t mean it will be in another. Does Summer Camp Qualify for a Childcare Tax Credit?

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