Trade show attendance in another state can create physical nexus and trigger sales tax obligations. Learn key nuances of trade show rules across the states.
Washington Enacts B&O Tax Surcharge on Services and Increases B&O Tax Rate on Financial Institutions
Effective January 1, 2020, Washington will impose a B&O tax surcharge on businesses primarily engaged in one or more specified services.
D.C. Consumer Use Tax to Be Filed on Online Portal, Effective November 20, 2019
Effective November 20, 2019, D.C. taxpayers are required to file the Consumer Use Tax return and remit payment through the MyTax.DC.gov website.
New Home Rule City Established in Colorado
The city of Castle Pines, Colorado will become a self-collected home rule municipality, effective January 1, 2020.
Oregon Enacts New Gross Receipts Tax
Effective January 1, 2020, Oregon has enacted legislation that imposes a new gross receipts tax (corporate activity tax) on certain businesses.
Ohio Now Accepts Cryptocurrency as Tax Payment
Ohio announced that the state will now accept tax payments via cryptocurrency with the launch of OhioCrypto.com.
Arizona TPT License Renewals Due January 1, 2020
All businesses that are licensed with the Arizona Department of Revenue are required to renew their Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license by January 1, 2020.
Colorado Increases and Caps Vendor Allowance on Sales Tax
Effective for sales made on or after January 1, 2020, Colorado will increase the amount of its vendor allowance from 3.33% to 4%.
Washington Issues Guidance on Taxability of Bitcoin-Related Activities
The Washington Department of Revenue has issued a statement regarding the taxability of bitcoin-related activities.
Oklahoma Tax Commission Enhancing Encryption Methods for Taxpayers
Beginning September 1, 2019, the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) will begin enforcing stricter encryption methods on the OTC website.
Sales Tax Registration – What Is It and Why Do You Need To Do It?
Post-Wayfair, it has never been more important to understand your sales tax registration obligations. If you’re making sales, chances are good that you will need to register to collect and remit sales tax in multiple states.
Florida Provides Guidance on Application of Discretionary Sales Surtax
The Florida Department of Revenue has issued guidance on the application of the $5,000 discretionary sales surtax.
Tennessee Legislation Requires Out-of-State Dealers to Provide Local Sales Information, Eliminates Flat Rate Local Tax & Adds SST Sourcing Rule
Tennessee has enacted legislation that impacts information reporting, rates, and sourcing rules for remote sellers, effective October 1, 2019.
What’s Use Tax Like Post SD v. Wayfair?
Use tax compliance is an important issue yet it is frequently neglected or forgotten about when looking at the big picture of keeping your company in compliance. Let’s first get clear on what use tax is. Use tax is a…
Retailers Allowed to Pay Sales Tax on Products Sold to Customers in Texas
Texas has enacted legislation allowing retailers to pay sales tax on products they sell to customers.
Hawaii to Require Mandatory Electronic Filing for Certain Tax Types
The Hawaii Department of Taxation issued an announcement regarding mandatory filing of electronic returns for certain tax types, effective October 1, 2019.
Fun Sales Tax Facts Across the States
Reading sales tax legislation and tax code is part of a sales tax pro’s daily routine.
Illinois Amends Voluntary Disclosure Procedure
The Illinois Voluntary Disclosure Program will now be run through the Problems Resolution Division.
Tariffs Included in Purchase Price in Wisconsin
Tariffs directly imposed on importers and passed on to customers are subject to Wisconsin sales and use tax as part of the purchase price.
Utah to Increase State Sales Tax Rate
Utah will increase its state sales tax rate from 4.7 to 4.85% on April 1, 2019.
Arizona Unveils TPT Filing and Payment Program
The Arizona Department of Revenue has rolled out its program for electronic filing and payment of the state’s Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT).
East Coast States Sales Tax Changes to Know
We explore four recent East Coast sales tax updates and examine how these changes may affect your business operations, including some opportunities that may reap big benefits.
Top 2018 Sales Tax Developments and 2019 Predictions from Sales Tax Pros
2018 was a year for the books. We took the opportunity to reflect on one of the most exciting years in sales tax history by gathering insights from professionals at the top of the sales tax field. We asked sales…
Michigan Announces New Form for Customer Refund Requests
Effective January 1, 2019, customers seeking sales tax refunds from the Michigan Department of Treasury must use a new form.