April 11, 2019
April Sales Tax Law Roundup
This sales tax roundup packs a punch. Here are some of the most notable sales tax changes that could impact your sales tax compliance.
March 15, 2019
5 Ways to Fail a Sales Tax Audit
All businesses relish a good sales tax audit. After all, what’s not to like? And did you know it’s possible to spend more time, money, and resources than absolutely necessary during an audit? It’s true. Simply follow the five tips below and you’ll ...
March 14, 2019
More States Taxing Streaming Services Like Netflix and Hulu
Fewer North Americans tune into traditional television and cable these days, and it’s harder to find an American or a Canadian who doesn’t stream at least some shows or movies. Likewise, despite the vinyl revival, there’s a rising generation for whom ...
March 4, 2019
States Are Hunting for Sales Tax Avoiders
Close to 30 states have passed laws requiring out-of-state sellers to tax their sales into the state. How do state tax authorities know whether such businesses are collecting and remitting tax as they should?
February 26, 2019
State-by-State Guide to the Taxability of Digital Products
Sales tax laws don’t always keep up with the times. Although more and more of us now use digital products in our work and fill our free time with ebooks, Spotify, and Netflix, many states still don’t tax their sale or rental of these products.
January 23, 2019
5 Ways to Fail a Sales Tax Audit
All businesses relish a good sales tax audit. After all, what’s not to like? And did you know it’s possible to spend more time, money, and resources than absolutely necessary during an audit? It’s true. Simply follow the five tips below and you’ll ...
January 6, 2019
Sales Tax Changes Businesses Need to Know for 2019
Several states have already filed economic nexus legislation for consideration in 2019, including Arkansas, Missouri, and Virginia. Meanwhile, sales tax simplification measures are under consideration in Texas because the Lone Star State has ...
December 2, 2018
Guide to Sales and Use Taxes on Shipping for Every U.S. State
Ready or not, the holidays are here. This is the busiest time of year for most retailers — and typically involves an enormous amount of shipping. A review of state sales tax rules for shipping and delivery charges therefore seems in order.
November 19, 2018
New Small Seller Exceptions for Sales and Use Taxes
To determine how much business a remote seller is doing in a state, economic nexus laws rely on the volume of sales, the number of transactions, or both. For example, the South Dakota law that led to the demise of the physical presence rule uses the ...
March 19, 2018
Do Businesses Have to Report Non-Taxed Sales to Other States?
You might think your retail or ecommerce clients have no legal obligation in states where they aren’t required to collect and remit sales tax. You, and your clients, could be wrong.
March 11, 2018
Congress May Consider Remote Sales Tax Law Before Supreme Court Case
The explosion of ecommerce has exacerbated an issue that’s long rankled many states: their inability to tax out-of-state businesses making sales within their borders. States have challenged this physical presence limitation numerous times but the ...
February 6, 2018
The Secret Lives of Accountants
Over the centuries, accountants have been fashionistas, inventors, and spies. They fight crime, write books, and uphold the law. The more one learns about accountants, the more surprises one uncovers. Secret lives, indeed.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
