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As the recreational pot industry takes off in Massachusetts, other nearby states are rushing to get a piece of the tax revenue lost to cross-border sales. Three bordering states — Rhode Island, New York and Connecticut — appear to be Continue reading Massachusetts – Pot Sales Drawing Competition From Other States
BOSTON — State officials want to lower a threshold for out-of-state businesses required to tax online purchases to drum up more revenue. In his preliminary budget, Gov. Charlie Baker called for a rule that retailers with at least $100,000 or Continue reading Massachusetts – State Eyes Bigger Net for Online Sales tax
State officials want to lower a threshold for out-of-state businesses required to tax online purchases to drum up more revenue. In his preliminary budget, Gov. Charlie Baker called for a rule that retailers with at least $100,000 or more in Continue reading Massachusetts – State Wants Bigger Net For Online Sales Tax
A Virginia Corporation is questioning the constitutionality of Tax Exempt internet sales made by Cruthfield. Due to Cruthfield corporation surpassing the $500,000 threshold with at least 100 separate internet transactions. They were required by October 1, 2017 to register for Continue reading Massachusetts- Cruthfield Corporation Faces Declaratory Judgment
ENexus Thresholds As Of February 21, 2019 Ref No. State Enforcement Date Dollars of Sales Number of Sales ENexus Threshold 1 TN 1/1/2017 $500,000 0 500/0 2 RI 8/1/2017 $100,000 200 100/200 3 MA 10/1/2017 $500,000 100 500/100 4 OH Continue reading ENexus Thresholds February 21, 2019
In a sweeping new state budget plan, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker introduced a measure that would require online marketplaces, such as Amazon and eBay, to collect sales taxes on behalf of third-party vendors which sell products using their platforms. There are currently Continue reading Massachusetts – EDITORIAL: New Massachusetts Bill Evens Out The Sales Tax Burden
The Salem News – September 24, 2018 Salem Massachusetts Our view: Internet sales tax a done deal Leave it to Congress to befoul a hard-won moment of clarity and fairness for Massachusetts retailers. It was only a few months ago Continue reading Massachusetts – Internet Sales Tax
ENexus Thresholds As Of September 24, 2018 Ref No. State Enforcement Date Dollars of Sales Number of Sales ENexus Threshold 1 TN 1/1/2017 $500,000 0 500/0 2 RI 8/1/2017 $100,000 200 100/200 3 MA 10/1/2017 $500,000 100 500/100 4 OH Continue reading Multistate – Wayfair Economic Nexus (ENexus) Enforcement Thresholds as of September 24, 2018
“Massachusetts is continuing to bring in tax revenue at a healthy clip. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue says preliminary collections for August totaled more than $1.84 billion. That’s $131 million or 7.6 percent more than the actual collections in August 2017, Continue reading Massachusettes – Massachusetts continues to bring in revenues at healthy clip
“It looks like Massachusetts will have a sales tax holiday this year” www.boston.com The final day of the formal legislative session (Tuesday) was an economic development bill that includes a two-day sales tax-free weekend this month. August, 11-12. Massachusetts Sales Tax Continue reading Massachusetts – Sales Tax Holiday Happening August 11-12, 2018