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Arkansas’ general-revenue tax collections in November increased by $23 million, or 4.7%, over what the state took in for the same month a year ago to $515.2 million, largely as a result of surging individual income-tax receipts and rising sales Continue reading Arkansas – State Revenue for November Sets a Record
Alaskans might soon have to pay local sales tax on that flashy new gadget or jacket they bought from on online retailer, like Amazon, due to new remote seller taxes currently under consideration. On Monday, the City and Borough of Continue reading Alaska – Taxes On Online Sales
The House Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday that would impose a tax on the nicotine used in vaping, Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.) announced Monday. The panel will mark up a bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Tom Suozzi Continue reading Multi-State – House Panel To Consider Vaping Tax Bill This Week
eBay is advising international sellers that sales to states in the US that have marketplace facilitator sales tax laws will have the tax added to them. The company is also clarifying how this will appear in the Seller Hub to Continue reading Multi-State – eBay Advises International Sellers of US Sales Tax Changes
At least six states and the City of Brotherly Love have broadened their corporate income tax systems to include standards based on the level of economic activity a company has in their locales—and local governments are just getting started. “I Continue reading Multi-State – State Of Wayfair: More States Widening Corporate Income Tax Pool
Alaska communities that collect sales tax are getting close to leveling the playing field between online retailers and brick and mortar stores. Last week, the Alaska Municipal League, or AML, announced a plan to create a statewide code and commission Continue reading Alaska – Communities Are One Step Closer To Collecting Online Sales Tax
A bill moving through the state’s Senate which would require online sellers to collect sales tax from Floridians and submit it to the state has cleared another hurdle. On Tuesday, the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously approved it. Republican Continue reading Florida – Considers Forcing Collection Of Tax From Online Sales
After months of debate, the North Mankato City Council passed a .5% food and beverage sales tax Monday night that goes into effect next year. The council voted 3-2 in favor, with Council members Billy Steiner and Sandra Oachs dissenting. Continue reading Minnesota – North Mankato Passes Food And Beverage Sales Tax
When most consumers think of Wayfair Inc, it is in terms of furniture and home goods, but Wayfair has now made its way into the cannabis sector. Wayfair refers to the U.S. Supreme Court case, South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., in which the Continue reading Multi-State – Wayfair Court Case Marks A Game-Changer For Legal Cannabis
Many out-of-state websites that facilitate online sales in Michigan would have to collect and remit the 6 percent sales tax under legislation approved unanimously Wednesday by the state House. The bills, which were referred to the Senate for consideration next, Continue reading Michigan – House OKs Taxes On Out-Of-State Online Retailers