11/29/2011 - 12:32 - 1622 reads
Internet Retailer reports that 72 percent of U.S. online consumers expect to shop online this holiday season. The Oklahoma Society of CPAs has some advice for those of you who want to avoid walking the aisles and lugging bags at the local shopping mall.
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11/16/2011 - 14:23 - 1587 reads
This holiday season, online shoppers will find more states are looking to make sure gift givers also give their state its fair share – in terms of sales tax for online purchases.
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10/13/2011 - 13:05 - 5745 reads -
As Herman Cain continues to grow his political muscle, the number one read on most financial professionals' lists is Cain's 9-9-9 tax reform plan, which would dramatically impact individual taxpayers, small business owners, corporations, and those who administer their taxes.
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09/29/2011 - 23:05 - 2321 reads
As more Americans continue to shop by entering just a few keystrokes, new proposed legislation could return foot traffic to traditional retail outlets.
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09/12/2011 - 11:18 - 1621 reads
Lawmakers in California say they've reached a truce with Amazon in a contentious disagreement over whether the online bookseller should collect state sales tax.
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07/27/2011 - 22:31 - 1957 reads
CCH has announced its acquisition of SpeedTax, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sales and use tax solutions. The addition of SpeedTax bolsters the expansive offering of SaaS tax preparation, document management, portal, practice, and workstream found in the CCH ProSystemfx suite of products.
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07/20/2011 - 04:06 - 1972 reads
The Internal Revenue Service has advised truckers and other owners of heavy highway vehicles that their next federal highway use tax return, usually due August 31, will now be due on November 30, 2011.
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07/20/2011 - 04:00 - 2022 reads
In an advisory opinion, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has concluded that a California seller's sales of e-books are not subject to sales and use tax.
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06/30/2011 - 02:23 - 4906 reads
Amazon.com has ended its associate affiliation programs with online retailers in Connecticut and California in response to restrictive sales tax legislation.
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05/18/2011 - 01:02 - 2897 reads
Hundreds of businesses that somehow eluded detection by state tax authorities helped boost Washington’s haul from a tax amnesty program that was far more successful than envisioned.
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05/12/2011 - 10:41 - 2501 reads
In a national biannual survey of U.S. Chief Financial Officers and senior comptrollers conducted by Grant Thornton LLP, 54% of respondents say the best way to reduce the U.S. federal deficit is to reduce spending.
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12/27/2010 - 11:32 - 5479 reads
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 is packed with new provisions. Following is a rundown of what you can expect from this legislation.
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11/17/2010 - 01:58 - 1229 reads
Thomson Reuters survey reveals four out of five companies report increased sales tax audits. State and local governments are hiring new staff to handle increased audit activity.
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10/18/2010 - 11:50 - 2443 reads
State governments have boosted sales tax rates to the highest levels in 28 years, according to a new report by Vertex, an enterprise tax software company.
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08/27/2010 - 14:27 - 3749 reads -
Until recently, residents of Albany, New York, have not had to pay tax on the purchase of their morning bagels. At least for one major bagel chain – Bruegger’s – that’s all over. Why? Because the city of Albany needs cash and they are going to get it one bagel at a time.
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08/09/2010 - 11:24 - 1975 reads
Findings from a recent survey on the impact a value added tax (VAT) would have on American businesses show that majority of executives polled are against VAT and agree that it would significantly increase the cost of compliance.
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08/02/2010 - 16:58 - 2901 reads -
Motorists are being urged to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels from the federal government, conservationists, and their own wallets. However, less money spent on gasoline comes at a cost.
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07/29/2010 - 12:51 - 2100 reads
Delinquent taxpayers will get a rare opportunity to pay outstanding taxes and interest to the District of Columbia, have their penalties and fees waived, and avoid criminal prosecution. The DC Tax Amnesty program will run from August 2 through September 30, 2010.
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07/27/2010 - 23:33 - 2193 reads
Taxpayers in 16 states will get sales tax breaks on the purchase of various school-related purchases during certain dates in July and August.
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06/07/2010 - 15:24 - 2914 reads
Florida residents who owe back taxes can settle their debts without fear of penalties and criminal prosecution under an amnesty program that runs from July 1 to September 1.
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