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Bloomberg BNA by Jonathan A. Feldman and Alla Raykin August 17, 2017 Tax Policy To raise revenue and tackle health concerns, a number of localities have imposed sugar-sweetened beverage taxes. However, localities may have limited guidance on how these taxes Continue reading Multi-State – Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes Burden Taxpayers
AccountingToday by Michael Cohn September 7, 2017 States and localities made nearly 400 sales tax rate changes in the first half of this year, a big jump of over 30 percent from the same period last year. Sales tax technology Continue reading Multi-State – Sales Tax Changes Accelerating
American Thinker by J. Marsolo September 6, 2017 American Thinker has published two articles in the past week on having a flat income tax, and a similar proposal to use FICA, which is a flat rate, to replace the current Continue reading Multi-State – Abolish The Income Tax, Replace With A Sales Tax
KnobbeMedical.com Medical Device Blog by Dan Fischer August 24, 2017 For opponents of the 2.3 percent medical device tax, it looked like the repeal/replacement of the Affordable Care Act would alleviate their concerns. However, following the failure of repeal legislation that would have Continue reading Multi-State – The Medical Device Tax Lives On
Convenience Store Decisions By CSD Staff August 29, 2017 With online commerce taking off, policymakers look to end loophole that prevents online retailers from collecting sales tax. The South Dakota Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could Continue reading South Dakota – How SD Sales Tax Case Could Overturn Quill Decision
SALT Report 3928 – A study released in March 2017, by the National Conference of State Legislatures and the International Council of Shopping Centers, quantifies the uncollected state and local sales taxes resulting from electronic commerce. A subsequent study expands Continue reading Multi-State – Uncollected Sales And Use Tax From Remote Sales
Union-Bulletin.com Editorial Board August 20, 2017 The President’s tweets on the subject are off the mark, but nevertheless bring attention to the need for sales tax fairness. President Donald Trump has a point that Amazon and other online retailers should Continue reading Multi-State – State Sales Tax Equity Remains Unsolved Issue
Accounting Today by Roger Russell August 8, 2017 With states looking to expand their sales tax reach to include remote sellers, accountants and tax professionals should advise any clients who engage in “marketplace sales” through Amazon or other online marketplaces Continue reading Multi-State – States Eye Amnesty For Amazon Sellers
One News Now Monday, May 8, 2017 Chris Woodward United States senators are continuing the oftentimes heated debate over online sales tax for states – to pay, or not to pay? To address the ongoing issue, senators Mike Enzi (R-Wy.), Continue reading Multi-State – Internet sales tax debate heats up
Tax Foundation Nicole Kaeding April 26, 2017 Key Findings In 2016, at least 13 states and the District of Columbia considered proposals to exempt feminine hygiene products from the state sales tax. Ultimately, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, and the District Continue reading Multi-State – Tampon Taxes: Do Feminine Hygiene Products Deserve a Sales Tax Exemption?