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Cyber-Shopping: 10 Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping

11/29/2011 - 12:32 - 1622 reads

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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.

Sales Tax on Online Purchases Is On the Rise

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.

As Cain's Popularity Swells, Analysts Examine 9-9-9 Tax Plan

10/13/2011 - 13:05 - 5745 reads - 2 comments

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.

Will Congress Green Light the Main Street Fairness Act?

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.

Amazon, California reach agreement in sales tax battle

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.

CCH announces acquisition of SpeedTax

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.

Trucker use tax: IRS announces new filing date

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.

State and Local Tax: E-books are not subject to New York State sales and use tax

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.

Sales tax update: Amazon ends California and Connecticut Associates Programs

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.

Tax amnesty program surprisingly successful in Washington State

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.

CFOs speak out on economy, health care, wages, and benefits

05/12/2011 - 10:41 - 2501 reads

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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.

Survey: Four out of five companies report increased sales tax audits

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.

Report indicates big increase in state sales taxes

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.

Would you like your bagel with a side of extra tax?

08/27/2010 - 14:27 - 3749 reads - 4 comments

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.

Business executives give VAT a thumbs down

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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