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Proposed Regs. Limit Charitable Contributions Made to Avoid SALT Deduction Limit
An individual, estate, and trust generally must reduce the amount of any charitable contribution deduction by the amount of any state and local tax (SALT) credit he or she receives or expects to the r...
An individual, estate, and trust generally must reduce the amount of any charitable contribution deduction by the amount of any state and local tax (SALT) credit he or she receives or expects to the r...
Proposed Regulations Provide Guidance on GILTI Inclusion
Much-anticipated proposed regulations provide guidance for U.S. shareholders determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) to include in gross income. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ...
Much-anticipated proposed regulations provide guidance for U.S. shareholders determining the amount of global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) to include in gross income. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ...
Interim Guidance Provided for Exempt Organizations with Multiple Unrelated Businesses
Interim guidance and transition rules have been released regarding the special rule requiring exempt organizations that have unrelated business taxable income from operating more than one unrelated bu...
Interim guidance and transition rules have been released regarding the special rule requiring exempt organizations that have unrelated business taxable income from operating more than one unrelated bu...
IRS Provides Guidance on What Constitutes a Covered Employee
Taxpayers can rely on new guidance related to the limitation on the deduction for employee compensation in excess of $1 million. Specifically, the guidance addresses:the definition of a covered employ...
Taxpayers can rely on new guidance related to the limitation on the deduction for employee compensation in excess of $1 million. Specifically, the guidance addresses:the definition of a covered employ...
Qualifying Relative Definition Still Uses Inflation Adjusted Exemption Amount
The IRS clarified who is a "qualifying relative" for the new $500 dependent credit and head of household filing status for tax years 2018-2025. The new rules will continue to use the inflati...
The IRS clarified who is a "qualifying relative" for the new $500 dependent credit and head of household filing status for tax years 2018-2025. The new rules will continue to use the inflati...
Moving Expense Reimbursements Incurred Before 2018 Are Excluded
Employer payments or reimbursements in 2018 for employees’ moving expenses incurred prior to 2018 are excluded from the employee’s wages for income and employment tax purposes.The Tax Cuts...
Employer payments or reimbursements in 2018 for employees’ moving expenses incurred prior to 2018 are excluded from the employee’s wages for income and employment tax purposes.The Tax Cuts...
Six-Year Spread Applies to 481(a) Adjustments After Terminated S Corporation’s Accounting Method Change
New temporary rules clarify a six-year spread period for Code Sec. 481(a)adjustments after an eligible terminated S corporation changes from a cash to an accrual method of accounting. These rules...
New temporary rules clarify a six-year spread period for Code Sec. 481(a)adjustments after an eligible terminated S corporation changes from a cash to an accrual method of accounting. These rules...
North Carolina Victims of Hurricane Florence Granted Tax Relief
President Donald Trump has declared a federal disaster area in North Carolina. The disaster is due to Hurricane Florence, which began on September 7, 2018.The disaster area includes the following coun...
President Donald Trump has declared a federal disaster area in North Carolina. The disaster is due to Hurricane Florence, which began on September 7, 2018.The disaster area includes the following coun...
IRS Releases Guidance for Section 199A Pass-Through Deduction
The IRS has released long-awaited guidance on new Code Sec. 199A, commonly known as the "pass-through deduction" or the "qualified business income deduction." Taxpayers can re...
The IRS has released long-awaited guidance on new Code Sec. 199A, commonly known as the "pass-through deduction" or the "qualified business income deduction." Taxpayers can re...
Regulations Issued on Partnership Representative Under Centralized Partnership Audit Regime
The IRS has issued final regulations regarding the designation and authority of the partnership representative under the centralized partnership audit regime. The final regulations make a number of ch...
The IRS has issued final regulations regarding the designation and authority of the partnership representative under the centralized partnership audit regime. The final regulations make a number of ch...
Proposed Rules Address 100-Percent Depreciation Deduction
Proposed regulations address the new 100-percent depreciation deduction that allows businesses to write off most depreciable business assets in the year they are placed in service.BackgroundThe Tax Cu...
Proposed regulations address the new 100-percent depreciation deduction that allows businesses to write off most depreciable business assets in the year they are placed in service.BackgroundThe Tax Cu...
Regulations Proposed on Code Sec. 965 Transition Tax
Proposed regulations provide rules for determining the Code Sec. 965 inclusion amount of a U.S. shareholder of a foreign corporation with deferred foreign income. The tax imposed on the incl...
Proposed regulations provide rules for determining the Code Sec. 965 inclusion amount of a U.S. shareholder of a foreign corporation with deferred foreign income. The tax imposed on the incl...
IRS Replaces Proposed Rules on Partnership Audit Regime
The IRS has released proposed regulations governing the centralized partnership audit regime. These regulations replace some existing proposed rules to reflect changes made by the Tax Technical Correc...
The IRS has released proposed regulations governing the centralized partnership audit regime. These regulations replace some existing proposed rules to reflect changes made by the Tax Technical Correc...
Short-Term Health Insurance Exemption from ACA Consumer Protections Broadened
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury have amended the definition of short-term, limited-duration individual health insurance coverage, by allowing such coverage to last up...
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury have amended the definition of short-term, limited-duration individual health insurance coverage, by allowing such coverage to last up...
Hardest Hit Fund Safe Harbor Modified
The IRS has modified the safe harbor for computing deductible mortgage interest under Code Sec. 163 and real property taxes under Code Sec. 164(a)(1) by homeowners participating in...
The IRS has modified the safe harbor for computing deductible mortgage interest under Code Sec. 163 and real property taxes under Code Sec. 164(a)(1) by homeowners participating in...
IRS Extends Filing, Payment Deadlines for California Wildfire Victims
The IRS has extended filing and payment deadlines for certain California taxpayers affected by wildfires. Taxpayers in Shasta County may qualify for tax relief.Extended DeadlinesIndividuals and busine...
The IRS has extended filing and payment deadlines for certain California taxpayers affected by wildfires. Taxpayers in Shasta County may qualify for tax relief.Extended DeadlinesIndividuals and busine...
Discharge Relief Available for Private Student Loan Debtors
The IRS has provided relief to taxpayers who took out private student loans to finance attendance at a school owned by Corinthian College, Inc. (CCI) or American Career Institutes, Inc. (ACI). Under t...
The IRS has provided relief to taxpayers who took out private student loans to finance attendance at a school owned by Corinthian College, Inc. (CCI) or American Career Institutes, Inc. (ACI). Under t...
Small Businesses Get Automatic Consent for Accounting Method Changes
The IRS will provide automatic consent to a small business taxpayer’s application to change to the cash method of accounting. Eligible small business taxpayers, as defined by the Tax Cuts and Jo...
The IRS will provide automatic consent to a small business taxpayer’s application to change to the cash method of accounting. Eligible small business taxpayers, as defined by the Tax Cuts and Jo...
Exempt Organizations May Not Need to Include Donor Information on Returns
Tax-exempt organizations, other than charities exempt under Code Sec. 501(c)(3), will soon be able to stop reporting the names and addresses of contributors on Schedule B when filing their inform...
Tax-exempt organizations, other than charities exempt under Code Sec. 501(c)(3), will soon be able to stop reporting the names and addresses of contributors on Schedule B when filing their inform...
IRS Unveils Draft Form 1040
Taxpayers will be able to file federal income taxes starting next filing season on a new postcard-sized Form 1040. The IRS officially released the draft 2018 Form 1040 on June 29.Draft Form 1040The ne...
Taxpayers will be able to file federal income taxes starting next filing season on a new postcard-sized Form 1040. The IRS officially released the draft 2018 Form 1040 on June 29.Draft Form 1040The ne...
Preparer Due Diligence Rules Include Head of Household Eligibility
The IRS has proposed amendments to the tax preparer due diligence regulations to reflect a recent law change. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ( P.L. 115-97) expanded the scope of the due diligence pena...
The IRS has proposed amendments to the tax preparer due diligence regulations to reflect a recent law change. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ( P.L. 115-97) expanded the scope of the due diligence pena...
IRS Clarifies Estate and Trust Expenses Not Subject to Miscellaneous Itemized Deduction Suspension
The Treasury Department and the IRS plan to issue regulations clarifying that certain estate and nongrantor trust expenses remain deductible and are not subject to the miscellaneous itemized deduction...
The Treasury Department and the IRS plan to issue regulations clarifying that certain estate and nongrantor trust expenses remain deductible and are not subject to the miscellaneous itemized deduction...
Veterans Urged to Claim Refund for Tax Overpayments on Disability Severance Payments
The IRS has urged certain veterans who received disability severance payments after January 17, 1991, and included that payment as income that they should file Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Inco...
The IRS has urged certain veterans who received disability severance payments after January 17, 1991, and included that payment as income that they should file Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Inco...
IRS Highlights “Security Six” Safeguards
The IRS, along with Security Summit partners, offered important tips dubbed "Security Six"protections to help tax professionals protect their computers and email as well as safeguard sensitive ta...
The IRS, along with Security Summit partners, offered important tips dubbed "Security Six"protections to help tax professionals protect their computers and email as well as safeguard sensitive ta...
AL - City of Dadeville imposes lodgings tax
The city of Dadeville imposes a local Alabama lodgings tax of 5%, effective October 1, 2018. Local Tax Notice, Alabama Department of Revenue, September 25, 2018...
The city of Dadeville imposes a local Alabama lodgings tax of 5%, effective October 1, 2018. Local Tax Notice, Alabama Department of Revenue, September 25, 2018...
AK - Education tax credit extended, amended
Alaska has enacted legislation extending the education tax credit allowed against the following taxes:corporation net income tax;insurance company gross premium tax;oil and gas producers tax;oil and g...
Alaska has enacted legislation extending the education tax credit allowed against the following taxes:corporation net income tax;insurance company gross premium tax;oil and gas producers tax;oil and g...
AZ - Guidance on “offer-in-compromise” updated
For corporate and personal income tax purposes, the Arizona Department of Revenue issued a booklet providing guidance on "offer-in-compromise." The guidance discusses the requirements for su...
For corporate and personal income tax purposes, the Arizona Department of Revenue issued a booklet providing guidance on "offer-in-compromise." The guidance discusses the requirements for su...
AR - Nonprofit health provider’s sale of admission to its fundraising events exempt
A nonprofit mental health provider (taxpayer) was exempt from collecting, reporting, and remitting Arkansas gross receipts (sales) tax on the sale of admissions to its fundraising events because the t...
A nonprofit mental health provider (taxpayer) was exempt from collecting, reporting, and remitting Arkansas gross receipts (sales) tax on the sale of admissions to its fundraising events because the t...
CA - California enacts requirements for federal partnership audit adjustments
California has enacted assessment and reporting requirements for adjustments under the federal partnership audit rules. The requirements apply to final federal determinations assessed under the rules ...
California has enacted assessment and reporting requirements for adjustments under the federal partnership audit rules. The requirements apply to final federal determinations assessed under the rules ...
CO - Guidance on Colorado capital gain subtraction updates
The Colorado Department of Revenue has updated its guidance regarding the corporate and personal income tax subtraction allowed for certain qualified capital gain income if it is included in federal t...
The Colorado Department of Revenue has updated its guidance regarding the corporate and personal income tax subtraction allowed for certain qualified capital gain income if it is included in federal t...
CT - Connecticut issues pass-through entity tax recharacterization forms
Connecticut imposed a new income tax on pass-through entities beginning in 2018. The tax applies to:S corporations;partnerships; andlimited liability companies taxed as partnerships or S corporations....
Connecticut imposed a new income tax on pass-through entities beginning in 2018. The tax applies to:S corporations;partnerships; andlimited liability companies taxed as partnerships or S corporations....
DE - Hazardous substances cleanup assessment rate changed
The rate of tax under the Delaware Hazardous Substances Cleanup Act has been adjusted.Current Hazardous Substances Cleanup Tax RateThe current additional hazardous substances cleanup tax, imposed on r...
The rate of tax under the Delaware Hazardous Substances Cleanup Act has been adjusted.Current Hazardous Substances Cleanup Tax RateThe current additional hazardous substances cleanup tax, imposed on r...
DC - Changes to motor fuel tax filing requirements announced
The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has issued a press release stating that effective October 29, 2018, all importers who engage in selling motor fuel in the District, and/or brin...
The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has issued a press release stating that effective October 29, 2018, all importers who engage in selling motor fuel in the District, and/or brin...
FL - Local communications services tax rate change announced
Effective January 1, 2019, a local communications services tax rate will change in Florida. The following jurisdiction will have a decrease in rate due to a local ordinance: Marco Island (Collier Coun...
Effective January 1, 2019, a local communications services tax rate will change in Florida. The following jurisdiction will have a decrease in rate due to a local ordinance: Marco Island (Collier Coun...
GA - Georgia tax collection for certain remote sellers begins January 1
Georgia issued guidance on remote seller’s sales tax obligations beginning January 1, 2019.What Must Remote Sellers do?Beginning January 1, 2019 remote sellers who met certain thresholds must ei...
Georgia issued guidance on remote seller’s sales tax obligations beginning January 1, 2019.What Must Remote Sellers do?Beginning January 1, 2019 remote sellers who met certain thresholds must ei...
HI - Renewable energy technologies income tax credit discussed
The Hawaii Department of Taxation (department) issued a letter ruling discussing when a taxpayer’s commercial solar energy system was considered installed and placed in service for the purposes ...
The Hawaii Department of Taxation (department) issued a letter ruling discussing when a taxpayer’s commercial solar energy system was considered installed and placed in service for the purposes ...
ID - 2019 circuit breaker program addressed
The annual property tax reduction (or "circuit breaker") program available to qualified homeowners (including mobile homeowners and residents of a care facility or nursing home) who both own and ...
The annual property tax reduction (or "circuit breaker") program available to qualified homeowners (including mobile homeowners and residents of a care facility or nursing home) who both own and ...
IL - Tax benefits on back-to-school expenses discussed
Illinois personal taxpayers may claim an education expense credit for school expenses for their K-12 student on their 2018 returns. The credit allows parents or guardians of a full-time student under ...
Illinois personal taxpayers may claim an education expense credit for school expenses for their K-12 student on their 2018 returns. The credit allows parents or guardians of a full-time student under ...
IN - Taxpayers liable for tax due to retention of domicile
A married couple’s (taxpayers’) were required to file an Indiana personal income tax return because they did not provide sufficient documentation to establish that they abandoned their Ind...
A married couple’s (taxpayers’) were required to file an Indiana personal income tax return because they did not provide sufficient documentation to establish that they abandoned their Ind...
IA - DOR offers wayfair guidance
Iowa issued guidance regarding how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Docket No. 17-494 affects Iowa and online retailers, remote sellers, and marketplace p...
Iowa issued guidance regarding how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Docket No. 17-494 affects Iowa and online retailers, remote sellers, and marketplace p...
KS - Q4 local rate changes corrected
Recently released Kansas sales and use tax rate changes taking effect October 1, 2018, have been corrected to reflect the below.City RatesThe total tax rate for the city of Harper remains unchanged at...
Recently released Kansas sales and use tax rate changes taking effect October 1, 2018, have been corrected to reflect the below.City RatesThe total tax rate for the city of Harper remains unchanged at...
KY - Kentucky issues emergency withholding regulation
Kentucky issued an emergency withholding regulation to:remove and replace outdated references; andreflect the new electronic filing threshold for wage withholding statements.Electronic Filing Threshol...
Kentucky issued an emergency withholding regulation to:remove and replace outdated references; andreflect the new electronic filing threshold for wage withholding statements.Electronic Filing Threshol...
LA - Regulation on corporation franchise tax amended
Effective September 20, 2018, the Louisiana Department of Revenue amended a regulation on corporate franchise tax. The amended regulation expanded the tax applicability to include partnerships, joint ...
Effective September 20, 2018, the Louisiana Department of Revenue amended a regulation on corporate franchise tax. The amended regulation expanded the tax applicability to include partnerships, joint ...
ME - Guidance on conformity legislation released
Maine now generally conforms to federal tax law changes enacted through March 23, 2018. This is the result of recently enacted state legislation.Amended Returns May Be RequiredSome taxpayers may be re...
Maine now generally conforms to federal tax law changes enacted through March 23, 2018. This is the result of recently enacted state legislation.Amended Returns May Be RequiredSome taxpayers may be re...
MD - Economic nexus thresholds set
Maryland sales and use tax economic nexus thresholds apply on October 1, 2018. The emergency rule with the thresholds expires March 30, 2019.Economic Nexus ThresholdsA remote seller has economic nexus...
Maryland sales and use tax economic nexus thresholds apply on October 1, 2018. The emergency rule with the thresholds expires March 30, 2019.Economic Nexus ThresholdsA remote seller has economic nexus...
MA - Merrimack valley explosions extension available
Taxpayers affected by the gas explosions have been granted filing and payment extensions for Massachusetts state tax purposes.Payment and Filing Extension Dates and AreasThe Massachusetts Department o...
Taxpayers affected by the gas explosions have been granted filing and payment extensions for Massachusetts state tax purposes.Payment and Filing Extension Dates and AreasThe Massachusetts Department o...
MI - Successor liability explained
A purchaser of a going or closed business or its stock of goods is not liable as a successor if the purchaser escrows sufficient funds to cover the amount of Michigan taxes (corporate income tax, Mich...
A purchaser of a going or closed business or its stock of goods is not liable as a successor if the purchaser escrows sufficient funds to cover the amount of Michigan taxes (corporate income tax, Mich...
MN - Taxpayers can claim K-12 tax benefits on purchases of school supplies for children
The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds personal income taxpayers that they can claim K-12 tax benefits on their purchases of school supplies for their children. Taxpayers must save school receipt...
The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds personal income taxpayers that they can claim K-12 tax benefits on their purchases of school supplies for their children. Taxpayers must save school receipt...
MS - Hurricane florence victims receive tax relief
Mississippi is following federal extensions granted to victims of Hurricane Florence.What is the Extended Deadline?Taxpayers from counties that are designated federal disaster areas will have until Ja...
Mississippi is following federal extensions granted to victims of Hurricane Florence.What is the Extended Deadline?Taxpayers from counties that are designated federal disaster areas will have until Ja...
MO - Local tax rate changes announced
The following local Missouri sales and use tax rate changes take effect October 1, 2018. Also, new rates are listed for each county, city, and special district affected by the rate changes.County Chan...
The following local Missouri sales and use tax rate changes take effect October 1, 2018. Also, new rates are listed for each county, city, and special district affected by the rate changes.County Chan...
MT - Deferred compensation plan distributions sourced to Montana
For personal income tax purposes, a taxpayer was not permitted to deduct her distributions from her deferred compensation account in her Montana adjusted gross income because the taxpayer was a reside...
For personal income tax purposes, a taxpayer was not permitted to deduct her distributions from her deferred compensation account in her Montana adjusted gross income because the taxpayer was a reside...
NE - Real property and agricultural land tax credits explained
Nebraska property owners will receive property tax relief in 2018.Property Tax Credit ActThe Property Tax Credit Act provides a real property tax credit based on the credit allocation valuation of eac...
Nebraska property owners will receive property tax relief in 2018.Property Tax Credit ActThe Property Tax Credit Act provides a real property tax credit based on the credit allocation valuation of eac...
NV - Regulations adopted on credit for new or expanding businesses
Nevada adopted regulations on the transferable credit available to new or expanding businesses. Taxpayers can apply the credit against:the modified business tax;the financial institution modified busi...
Nevada adopted regulations on the transferable credit available to new or expanding businesses. Taxpayers can apply the credit against:the modified business tax;the financial institution modified busi...
NH - Governors responds further to wayfair
Following the decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., U.S. Supreme Court, Dkt. No. 17-494, June 21, 2018, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu joined Attorney General Gordon MacDonald and Busin...
Following the decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., U.S. Supreme Court, Dkt. No. 17-494, June 21, 2018, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu joined Attorney General Gordon MacDonald and Busin...
NJ - Information on charges for rentals of transient accommodations revised
Information provided on New Jersey sales tax and hotel/motel occupancy fees and assessments on charges for rentals of transient accommodations is revised. The revision includes:clarification of the ex...
Information provided on New Jersey sales tax and hotel/motel occupancy fees and assessments on charges for rentals of transient accommodations is revised. The revision includes:clarification of the ex...
NM - Qualifications for small businesses and individuals expanded for managed-audit program
For corporate and personal income tax purposes, the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (department) has expanded the qualifications for small businesses and individuals for the managed-audit p...
For corporate and personal income tax purposes, the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (department) has expanded the qualifications for small businesses and individuals for the managed-audit p...
NY - Assessments upheld for failure to prove change of domicile
A taxpayer was liable for New York personal income tax because he failed to prove that he had abandoned his domicile for the tax years at issue. In this matter, the taxpayer was assessed additional ta...
A taxpayer was liable for New York personal income tax because he failed to prove that he had abandoned his domicile for the tax years at issue. In this matter, the taxpayer was assessed additional ta...
NC - DOR announces additional county eligible for hurricane florence tax relief
The North Carolina Department of Revenue advises taxpayers that 10 additional counties have been designated a "Disaster Counties"eligible for state tax relief as a result of Hurricane Florence. T...
The North Carolina Department of Revenue advises taxpayers that 10 additional counties have been designated a "Disaster Counties"eligible for state tax relief as a result of Hurricane Florence. T...
ND - Guidance issued on repatriation income, GILTI, and FDII
The starting point for computing North Dakota taxable income includes IRC §965 repatriation income and the IRC §965 deduction. But taxpayers must add the IRC §965 deduction back to Nort...
The starting point for computing North Dakota taxable income includes IRC §965 repatriation income and the IRC §965 deduction. But taxpayers must add the IRC §965 deduction back to Nort...
OH - Taxpayers filing 2019 municipal net profit tax must register by October 1
The Ohio Department of Taxation (department) has issued a press release informing corporate income taxpayers that Ohio businesses that have a tax year that begins on August 1, 2018 and want to file th...
The Ohio Department of Taxation (department) has issued a press release informing corporate income taxpayers that Ohio businesses that have a tax year that begins on August 1, 2018 and want to file th...
OK - Oklahoma adopts medical marijuana rule including tax rate
Oklahoma has adopted a new sales and use tax rule governing the sale of medical marijuana. The rule can be viewed at https://www.ok.gov/tax/documents/Medical%20Marijuana%20Rule.pdf. Developing de...
Oklahoma has adopted a new sales and use tax rule governing the sale of medical marijuana. The rule can be viewed at https://www.ok.gov/tax/documents/Medical%20Marijuana%20Rule.pdf. Developing de...
OR - Taxpayer established good and sufficient cause for filing exemption late
An Oregon taxpayer was entitled to a property tax exemption because it demonstrated good and sufficient cause for failing to file a timely claim. The taxpayer appealed the county assessor's denial of ...
An Oregon taxpayer was entitled to a property tax exemption because it demonstrated good and sufficient cause for failing to file a timely claim. The taxpayer appealed the county assessor's denial of ...
PA - Taxability of sale of Malt or brewed beverages by manufacturers discussed
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has issued a bulletin discussing the applicability of sales and use tax to the sale of malt or brewed beverages by manufacturers. The bulletin, effective January...
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has issued a bulletin discussing the applicability of sales and use tax to the sale of malt or brewed beverages by manufacturers. The bulletin, effective January...
RI - Estimated payments due September 17
The Rhode Island Department of Revenue informs corporate and personal income taxpayers and tax professionals that certain payments of estimated state taxes are due 11:59 p.m. on September 17, 2018. Ta...
The Rhode Island Department of Revenue informs corporate and personal income taxpayers and tax professionals that certain payments of estimated state taxes are due 11:59 p.m. on September 17, 2018. Ta...
SC - South Carolina will collect sales tax from remote sellers beginning November 1
South Carolina will collect sales tax from remote sellers starting November 1, 2018. Provisions allowing collection from remote sellers are not enforced. But, the decision South Dakota v. Wayfair...
South Carolina will collect sales tax from remote sellers starting November 1, 2018. Provisions allowing collection from remote sellers are not enforced. But, the decision South Dakota v. Wayfair...
SD - Guidance on taxability of transaction by Churches updated
The South Dakota Department of Revenue has updated a Tax Fact publication that provides general guidance on the application of sales and use tax and contract excise tax to churches. The publ...
The South Dakota Department of Revenue has updated a Tax Fact publication that provides general guidance on the application of sales and use tax and contract excise tax to churches. The publ...
TN - Taxability of free samples offered by distilleries discussed
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has issued a notice discussing the applicability of sales and use tax to free samples offered by distilleries. Distilleries must pay sales or use tax on free sample...
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has issued a notice discussing the applicability of sales and use tax to free samples offered by distilleries. Distilleries must pay sales or use tax on free sample...
TX - Protest denied for taxpayer’s failure to provide valid exemption certificates
A taxpayer’s claim for an exemption from Texas sales and use tax on its sales of medical supplies was properly rejected because the taxpayer failed to provide valid exemption certificates. Under...
A taxpayer’s claim for an exemption from Texas sales and use tax on its sales of medical supplies was properly rejected because the taxpayer failed to provide valid exemption certificates. Under...
UT - Assessments revised because husband was not full-year resident
For Utah personal income tax purposes, an assessment against a married couple (taxpayers) was revised for 2013 and 2014 tax years because the taxpayers established that the husband was not a Utah full...
For Utah personal income tax purposes, an assessment against a married couple (taxpayers) was revised for 2013 and 2014 tax years because the taxpayers established that the husband was not a Utah full...
VT - MFTIA and MFTA rates announced for fourth quarter of 2018
Vermont announced the motor fuel transportation infrastructure assessment (MFTIA) and motor fuel tax assessment (MFTA) rates for October-December 2018.MFTIA Rate IncreasedThe MFTIA rate increased from...
Vermont announced the motor fuel transportation infrastructure assessment (MFTIA) and motor fuel tax assessment (MFTA) rates for October-December 2018.MFTIA Rate IncreasedThe MFTIA rate increased from...
VA - Interest rate unchanged for fourth quarter of 2018
The Virginia interest rates for the fourth quarter of 2018 will remain at 7% for bothtax underpayments (assessments), andtax overpayments (refunds).Rate for Underpayments of Estimated Tax AdditionFor ...
The Virginia interest rates for the fourth quarter of 2018 will remain at 7% for bothtax underpayments (assessments), andtax overpayments (refunds).Rate for Underpayments of Estimated Tax AdditionFor ...
WA - Calculation of municipal public utility taxes explained
The definition of gross revenue under the Washington state public utility tax statute does not limit the authority of a first class city to impose a utility tax.Municipal Taxation of Public Utility Di...
The definition of gross revenue under the Washington state public utility tax statute does not limit the authority of a first class city to impose a utility tax.Municipal Taxation of Public Utility Di...
WV - Guidance regarding requests for waiver of electronic filing and payment requirements issued
The West Virginia State Tax Department has issued a new Tax Services Division (TSD) publication that outlines the procedure to request a waiver of the electronic filing and electronic payment requirem...
The West Virginia State Tax Department has issued a new Tax Services Division (TSD) publication that outlines the procedure to request a waiver of the electronic filing and electronic payment requirem...
WI - Criteria for use of statistical sampling method established
For sales and use tax purposes, Wisconsin has created a rule that establishes criteria applicable to field audits for which the Department of Revenue’s auditor uses a statistical sampling method...
For sales and use tax purposes, Wisconsin has created a rule that establishes criteria applicable to field audits for which the Department of Revenue’s auditor uses a statistical sampling method...
WY - Coal extracted using certain highwall mining system was underground Coal
For Wyoming severance tax purposes, coal that a mining company (taxpayer) extracted using a certain highwall mining (HWM) system was considered underground coal, because the HWM system used tunnels to...
For Wyoming severance tax purposes, coal that a mining company (taxpayer) extracted using a certain highwall mining (HWM) system was considered underground coal, because the HWM system used tunnels to...
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