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Tax Framework Released: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

Withum

We are excited to announce that Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a bipartisan tax framework that promotes Main Street businesses, while also providing more financial security to families in need. For the 2023 taxable year, a 179 expense of $1.16

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

TaxConnex

Online sales could not exist without shipping, and the charges associated with shipping are subject to sales tax in many states. Question is, who has to pay that sales tax these days, and where? For sales tax purposes, you’ll see reference to “shipping,” “shipping and handling” (Arizona taxes these two, for instance) and “delivery”.

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What's new in May for state sales and use taxes

TaxConnex

What’s new in May for state sales and use taxes. There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Exempting groceries from sales tax as American families struggle with inflation and other economic woes is politically tempting. million in taxes a year on the sale of groceries.

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

Withum

District Court in Tennessee invalidated IRS Notice 2016-66 (November 2016) , which announced the IRS view that certain micro-captive insurance transactions are transactions of interest (essentially tax shelter transactions) and that they are subject to the special reporting regime applicable to so-called reportable transactions.

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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.

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The latest on sales tax on shipping charges (part 2)

TaxConnex

Shipping is indispensable to eCommerce yet sales tax on it remains a mishmash of regulations across the states. In our previous blog, we looked at how exemptions, the taxability of the item being shipped and selling into tax-free states affect sales tax on shipping.

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Cash Infusion for Clean Energy Initiatives

Withum

The intent of IRC Section 6418, was to increase participation in clean energy initiatives by allowing taxpayers to sell credits without engaging in complicated tax structures. The much-anticipated Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) regulations were released this month and provide additional guidance to a growing subsidy market for clean energy.

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