State and Local Tax 360˚

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I am a multistate tax consultant and I serve clients across the U.S. from my office in Washington D.C. For more info, visit my website: www.leveragestateandlocaltax.com

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Because state and local taxes are deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.

Latest posts

Jan

Service Companies: Difference Between "Costs-of-Performance" and "Market-Based" Sourcing

In simple terms, the "income-producing activity" test and the "costs of performance" (COP) test are used to source sales of services to the state where the service is performed. "Mark

Jan

Pennsylvania: Tax Amnesty Program Set for 2010!

Pennsylvania authorized (under Act 48, signed into law on Oct. 9, 2009) a tax amnesty period from April 26 to June 18, 2010.

Jan

Illinois: Partnerships Obtain Relief from Negative Legislation!

The Governor of Illinois signed legislation (HB 2239) yesterday repealing the impact of t

Jan

Does Your Apportionment Accurately Reflect Your Business Activity in a State?

In other words, does your apportionment result in a fair and accurate portion of your federal taxable income being taxed by the applicable state?

Jan

New York: Amnesty (PAID program) Enacted, Begins 1/15/10!

The Governor of New York has signed legislation authorizing some type of tax amnesty program.

Jan

2010: The End of the "Wait and See Game"????

At a high level, all of the potential state tax law changes that may occur in 2010 will impact taxpayers by making state tax compliance easier, decrease audit activity, and result in less tax being paid by all. Okay, I am

Dec

Potential State and Local Tax Issues and Opportunities in 2010!

I would like to thank everyone who has visited my blog over this past year. I would also like to thank those who contacted me, asked questions, sought advice, provided commentary, etc.

Dec

Washington: Obtain Your Reseller Permit Before 12/31/09!

If you operate a business in Washington State, and usually make purchases with resale certificates, you may need to apply for a reseller permit immediately.

Dec

New York: Accessing of Software via Internet Makes it Taxable!

In New York State Advisory Opinion TSB-A-09(41)S (September 22, 2009), New York c

Dec

Service Companies: Impact of "Market-Based Sourcing"?

If you are a service provider who performs services across the country in many states, then a review of your apportionment factor may provide opportunities, and possibly, refunds.

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