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40 articles published in 2022
december 2022
View month →Issues in Sales Tax Audits & Appeals for Drop Shipping Companies
GeneralAs e-commerce and online retail continue to thrive, so too will the drop shipping business model. Drop shipping is an effective solution for retailers…
Responsible Person Status for New York Sales Tax and How to Appeal
New YorkNew York sales tax is an unavoidable financial obligation for businesses that sell taxable goods and services. In some cases, those sales tax obligati…
november 2022
View month →California Sales & Use Tax Exemptions Your Business Needs to Know
CaliforniaCalifornia sales and use tax is in the background of almost every transaction between you or your client’s business, suppliers, and customers. For mos…
Colorado’s New Hygiene Product Sales Tax Exemptions for 2023
ColoradoColorado recently enacted legislation to exempt the purchase of certain essential hygiene products from sales tax. The sales tax exemption will offici…
How the Timing of a Motor Vehicle Trade-In Can Impact Sales Tax
GeneralAuto dealers, car rental companies, and others in the motor vehicle business have many challenges in reporting their sales tax. This is especially tru…
The Future of Digital Advertising Taxes Amidst Court Challenges
GeneralAlthough digital products and services have been around for decades, states are still playing catch up on how (or if) sales tax may apply. One area of…
What Pennsylvania Online Retailers Should Know About Sales Tax
PennsylvaniaThe state of Pennsylvania acted 8 years before the passing of the 2019 Wayfair decision to start collecting sales and use taxes from online retailers.…
october 2022
View month →California Sales Tax for Manufacturers and Producers
CaliforniaYou or your client’s manufacturing business is essential for producing goods and innovating industry, both of which contribute to the growth and well-…
Louisiana’s Deadline to Appeal a Denied Sales Tax Refund Claim
LouisianaSales tax refund claims are an essential tool for recovering overpayments of tax. However, your right to a sales tax refund is not without limit as ea…
New York Case Update: Recent Sales Tax Appeal Decisions
New YorkTwo recent administrative law judge decisions regarding sales and use tax notices offer important lessons for businesses when it comes to their record…
New York Sales Tax Issues for Contractors Working on Real Property
New YorkContractors in New York provide a wide range of services and materials involving real property that can create varying tax issues and concerns. The co…
september 2022
View month →California Sales Tax for Construction and Real Property Contractors
CaliforniaAs a real property contractor, your construction business is subject to California’s complex system of sales and use tax reporting for the property an…
Decisions Update: California Sales Tax Appeal Cases
CaliforniaThe California Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) has been busy reviewing taxpayer challenges to various California Department of Taxes and Fees Administrati…
How Your Business Can Benefit from New York Sales Tax Exemptions
New YorkAs a business that makes sales in New York, you are likely aware of the sales tax that will apply to most of your customer transactions. What you or y…
Key Exemptions from Illinois Sales Tax to Help Your Business
IllinoisIllinois is an important hub for commerce in the United States because of its large population and central location. Naturally, retailers’ occupation …
august 2022
View month →july 2022
View month →Connecticut Sales Tax Basics for Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
GeneralBusinesses operating in Connecticut are required to apply the upwardly revised sales tax rates by the [Department of Revenue Services](https://portal.…
Kansas Sales Tax Basics for Bars and Restaurants
GeneralKansas businesses, including bars and restaurants, must comply with 6 different types of business taxes, including retail sales tax. The current sales…
Services Subject to Sales Tax in Illinois
IllinoisIn Illinois, unlike most other states, services are not generally taxable. This is despite the sales tax in Illinois including the Service Use Tax and…
june 2022
View month →California 1099-K Sales Tax Audits – A Brief Guide
CaliforniaForm 1099-K is an information return form that records payments received via third-party channels. Specifically, it records payments received via cred…
California Sales Tax Rules for Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
CaliforniaGas stations and convenience stores are versatile businesses that sell a variety of products and services in addition to various gasoline and fuels. C…
Decisions Update: California Sales Tax Appeals (April 2022)
CaliforniaTwo recent sales tax decisions from the California Office of Tax Appeals offer cautionary warnings to restaurant owners, car dealers, and other busine…
How Would Your Business Fare During a Sales Tax Audit?
GeneralYou've been operating your business for years. You file and pay your taxes regularly–including sales tax. If your business ever has to undergo a state…
may 2022
View month →7 Most Common Sales Tax Compliance Issues for Small Retailers
GeneralBeing a small business owner sounds like a good thing. It beats working for the man all day. But you've got to be careful. Did you know that following…
A Sales Tax Reporting Guide for Marketplace Sellers on Amazon
Case StudyAs more states have adopted economic nexus laws, they are also stepping up in passing marketplace sellers or facilitators [laws](https://www.ncsl.org/…
New York Sales Tax for Your Auto Dealership
New YorkAuto dealerships can be a strong candidate for New York sales tax audits because of their high-value transactions and the many rules that govern relat…
Sales and Use Tax for New York Manufacturers
New YorkAs a manufacturer or producer of goods, you know that state and local New York sales tax usually applies every time a customer buys your product. What…
TruGreen Limited Partnership vs. Michigan Department of Treasury: Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Sales Tax Refund Dispute
MichiganIn the subsequent years, states and local tax jurisdictions continue to intensify the enforcement, audit, and litigation of sales and use tax laws. St…
april 2022
View month →How California Sales Tax Applies to Your Car Dealership
CaliforniaCar dealerships can be a frequent target for California sales tax audits because of their large transaction values and complex rules that affect the b…
State Tax Audit Litigation for Auto Dealers: Arkansas Administrative Law Judge Decision
GeneralThe automotive industry is turbocharging America's economy by contributing over [$272 billion](https://www.autosinnovate.org/initiatives/the-industry)…
march 2022
View month →Five Tax-Friendly States for Sellers Without Sales Tax
GeneralThe statewide sales tax is applicable in 45 states, including the District of Columbia, and 38 of these states impose additional city, county, and mun…
Louisiana to Take Down State Sales Tax on Diapers and Tampons
LouisianaCiting the unfairness of taxing women on everyday feminine products, the state of Louisiana will no longer impose a state sales tax of 4.45% on diaper…
Services That Are Subject to Sales Tax in New York
New YorkWondering which services are taxable in New York? If that's the question worrying you, rest easy. This article will provide in-depth information on th…
What Services Are Subject to Sales Tax in Tennessee
TennesseeNavigating through the state of Tennessee's existing rules on imposing sales taxes can generate a sense of confusion among taxpayers. Besides charging…
february 2022
View month →Have You Not Collected or Remitted Your Nevada Sales Tax Yet? Consider the Voluntary Disclosure Program
NevadaIf you missed the [amnesty program](https://taxnews.ey.com/news/2021-0057-nevada-tax-amnesty-program-to-run-february-1-2021-through-may-1-2021) that w…
Take Advantage of the California Voluntary Disclosure Program Over Unpaid Back Taxes
CaliforniaCalifornia has increasingly spread its sales tax net to both in-state and out-of-state businesses profiting from its large economy. This means that if…
Tennessee Sales Tax Guide for Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
TennesseeEvery time gas stations or convenience stores in the state of Tennessee sell products to their customers, they are required to collect and remit the c…
january 2022
View month →How the Wayfair Decision and COVID Helped to Skyrocket States Sales Tax Revenue
MarketplaceMany states have been optimizing the opportunity to further boost their sales tax revenue collection following the passing of the 2018 Supreme Court d…
Nevada Sales Tax on Restaurants and Bars
NevadaThe state of Nevada is a major hub for bars and restaurants, which qualify for sales tax at 4.6%, reaching up to 8.375% due to local taxes. The [Nevad…
NJ Pandemic Tax Nexus Standards Ended October 1. What You Need to Know
New JerseyThe New Jersey sales tax nexus waiver extended to out-of-state businesses with employees working in the state came to an end on October 1, 2021. Speci…