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

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

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Sales Tax on Shipping: When Does it Apply?

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When only some of the contents of a shipment are taxable, the shipping charges must be pro-rated in Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin (where a “reasonable allocation” is required).

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How Small Retailers Can Handle Sales Tax on Shipping: State-by-State Guide

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When made by common carrier or the United States Postal Service (USPS), transportation charges are exempt from sales tax if billed as a separate item (identifiable from other charges) and paid (directly or indirectly) by the purchaser. Transportation charges that are included in the sale price are not excluded from tax.

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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

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Vermont ( House Bill 66 ) Virginia ( House Bill 2035 ) West Virginia ( Senate Bill 197 ) – pilot program for Parental Paid leave States that already have PFMLI programs on the books are eyeing some changes. One bill is proposing to put PFMLI on the ballot ( House Bill 1994 ).

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Last Week in Payroll: Summertime Tax Tips

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New legislation raises wages for transportation workers. The Vermont Department of Taxes has updated its guidance for remote workers. Anyone who is a non-resident but temporarily living and working in Vermont, has an obligation to pay Vermont income taxes on the income earned while living and performing work in Vermont.

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ESG Payroll Spotlight: Just Transition for the Workforce Toward a Net-Zero World

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Environmental Protection Agency explains that the combustion of fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and oil) for energy and transportation is the main cause of carbon dioxide emissions, making up 79% of U.S. Vermont Climate Council. Initial Vermont Climate Action Plan. greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. The Council has released its?

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Bidenomics: Four Things To Watch For Financial Services

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According to Investopedia , a Biden administration would also promote tax provisions to penalize exporting jobs overseas and would incentivize investments in infrastructure and green energy, transportation and manufacturing. Bernie Sanders (Independent of Vermont), called for the creation of a postal banking system.

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