Sales Tax & Compliance (109)
Can States Hold Remote Sellers Liable for Back Sales Tax?
- Wednesday, 17 October 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by progressive
When the Supreme Court of the United States overruled the physical presence requirement in its decision on South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (June 21, 2018), it removed the barrier preventing states from taxing remote sales. However, it provided little guidance on how states should or could go about taxing sales by sellers with no physical presence in the state. To prevent making waves, many states are emulating the law that opened the floodgates.
Read more...Accounting Top 100 Update: 10.10.18
- Saturday, 13 October 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by Alan Holley
The fall season is upon us! Time to get that fireplace warmed up, cozy up with your favorite book, and enjoy this newest release of the Accounting Top 100 social leaderboard.
Read more...State Reactions to Wayfair Decision
- Tuesday, 11 September 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by Annette Nellen
Here is updated, detailed news from several states regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in South Dakota v Wayfair, et al [see my 6/22/18 post for more on the case]. I don't think most states will strive to collect below the thresholds of the South Dakota law, but you never know. I think we'll hear from more states soon and perhaps even from a few in Congress.
How real estate giant Zillow handles sales and use tax compliance – Part 2
- Monday, 10 September 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by Scott Peterson
How Real Estate Giant Zillow Handles Sales and Use Tax Compliance
- Wednesday, 22 August 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by Scott Peterson
While many of us use Zillow as a resource for up-to-date home-related information, the company’s story of maintaining sales tax compliance and transitioning to automated accounting solutions provides insights for accountants supporting growing clients.
August 2018 Sales Tax Holidays
- Tuesday, 14 August 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by progressive
More than a dozen states have sales tax holidays in August 2018, providing a temporary sales tax exemption for a wide variety of items: summer sandals and winter coats, pencils and computers, even ammunition and guns.
For consumers, this means there’s a compelling reason to pause summer activities and shop. For retailers, it means sales tax compliance is about to get a lot more complicated.
Online Sellers and Sales Tax: What Your Clients Need to Know Due to Wayfair
- Thursday, 09 August 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by progressive
It’s a new world for online sellers now that the U.S. Supreme Court repealed the long-standing rule that a state can only tax businesses with a physical presence in the state. Although states have tried to increase sales tax collections from out-of-state sellers for years, remote businesses have largely been protected from state taxing authorities by the physical presence rule.
On the Heels of Wayfair: Keeping Your Small Business Clients Safe and Ready for Growth
- Friday, 03 August 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by Scott Peterson
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2018 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. that redefined sales tax, many of your small business clients need you – their trusted advisor – now, more than ever. That’s because every business selling online will be significantly impacted, and you must be on top of your game to keep clients in compliance and positioned for future growth.
The Art of the Close: Creating an accurate, reliable, and timely close for high growth companies – Part 2
- Thursday, 26 July 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by Deepika Sandhu
The ART of the Close: Increasing Reliability
Companies should work to avoid the “uncomfortable close.” The uncomfortable close is one where you’re never quite sure if your numbers are accurate, if you’ll finish on time, or if tasks are being done—or done well.
States to watch in the wake of the South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. Supreme Court ruling
- Monday, 23 July 2018
- Sales Tax & Compliance
- Written by progressive
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the state in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., many businesses are wondering how the decision will impact their sales and use tax obligations in other states.
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