Sales Tax

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June 27, 2014 

Virginia Society of CPAs Partners with Avalara

Avalara and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants have reached an agreement where VSCPA members will have unlimited access to up-to-date sales and use tax rules, rates, forms, and related reference resources, to better assist their clients, and/or their employers, in complying with a rapidly changing and complex regulatory environment.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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June 11, 2014 

2014 Review of Sales Tax Systems for Small Businesses

Sales and use tax is a key source of government funding in most states. Unlike property tax and state income tax, however, the legislators and regulators have adopted a patchwork of different rules which affect the taxability of the items. In addition to dealing with statewide tax rates in 45 states, 38 states levy sales…

Brian Tankersley

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June 6, 2014 

Talking to Your Clients About SALT

The Year in the Life of a State and Local Tax (SALT) Accountant series is being created with the practitioner in mind. In cooperation with Avalara, each month we'll provide you with the latest news relating to state and local tax issues, updates on federal legislation, checklists and tips for building and improving your SALT…

Gail Perry, Ray Bigley

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June 3, 2014 

Sales Tax & Compliance

The Sales Tax & Compliance series is being created with the practitioner in mind. In cooperation with Avalara, each month we'll provide you with the latest news relating to state and local tax issues, updates on federal legislation, checklists and ...

Gail Perry

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May 27, 2014 

Infographic Shows Sales Tax Holidays Across U.S.

Sales tax compliance is one of the most volatile issues that many businesses have to deal with, with more than 8,000 taxing jurisdictions across the country. From the state and county-level, to cities and special purpose zones like metro transit authorities.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Bitcoin Users: IRS Throws Monkey Wrench Into the Works

May 13, 2014 

Bitcoin Users: IRS Throws Monkey Wrench Into the Works

After several years of head-scratching, the IRS has finally offered guidance on the tax treatment for virtual currencies like Bitcoin (IRS Notice 2014-21). In brief, taxpayers have been advised to treat Bitcoin as property for U.S. tax purposes. But accountants, particularly those with small business clients, are still struggling to get a better handle on…

Ken Berry, JD

 Bitcoin Goes Legit

May 8, 2014 

Bitcoin Goes Legit

One of the leading developers of online sales and use tax automation software has developed the first such system to support bitcoin and other virtual online currencies.

Isaac M. O'Bannon