Sales Tax

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December 20, 2017 

State-By-State Sales Tax Changes for 2018

2018 could be the year the Supreme Court of the United States reconsiders Quill Corp. v. North Dakota, 504 U.S. 298 (1992), the seminal ruling that prohibits states from taxing remote businesses without an in-state presence.

 Tax Reform 2018: Deductions and Credits Explained

December 17, 2017 

Tax Reform 2018: Deductions and Credits Explained

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress the week before Christmas before it can become law.

 2018 Tax Reform Bill: What It Means for Regular Taxpayers

December 15, 2017 

2018 Tax Reform Bill: What It Means for Regular Taxpayers

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress before it can become law. As expected, the final version of the ...

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December 15, 2017 

Tax Reform: House and Senate Reach Deal

House and Senate Republicans have agreed to a new tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – by ironing out their differences in conference. Now the measure faces a vote in Congress before it can become law. As expected, the final version of the ...

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December 6, 2017 

Interview w/ Gail Perry at QuickBooks Connect

Intuit’s annual QuickBooks Connect conference is not only an outstanding educational experience, it’s also a great opportunity to meet with and hear from some of the brightest minds in the accounting profession. At this year’s conference, Avalara was delighted to interview a few of our friends and partners on the show floor and talk with...…

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November 21, 2017 

Growing Your Accounting Practice, Part 2

As you consider the right way to expand your practice, consider adding tax compliance as another pillar in your firm’s lineup of services to bring in a new source of ongoing, recurring revenue.

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November 21, 2017 

Growing Your Accounting Practice, Part 1

Most firms recognize the importance of developing innovative new service offerings. Indeed, almost 50 percent of firms surveyed are looking for change and growth in the near term.

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November 21, 2017 

A Step Into the Future of Cloud Accounting

As a cloud-based accounting firm, we are major proponents of using modern technology to better serve our clients and build a stronger business. Peering into the future of the accounting industry and anticipating its potential impacts is an important ...

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November 21, 2017 

Will New Use Tax Laws Kill Tax Free Shopping?

Recently, Scott Peterson, Vice President of U.S. Tax Policy and Government Relations for Avalara, conducted a Facebook Live Chat to discuss use tax laws and shipping. This is a topic CPAs and accountants should know more about - not only to educate ...

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November 21, 2017 

New Sales Tax Reporting Requirements for Remote Sellers

As state and local tax authorities continue to pursue lost sales tax revenue from out-of-state business e-commerce, a new enforcement approach has emerged. Referred to as “reporting laws,” these statutes require out-of-state sellers with no sales tax ...

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November 21, 2017 

Building Client Relationships in a Distributed World

While there are clear benefits, cloud-enabled accounting solutions have greatly reduced or eliminated the need to interact directly with clients. Gone are the days of visiting client sites to help them process paper checks, or receive their paper records.