Taxes

 Netflix Taxes Becoming More Common in the U.S. and Canada

January 28, 2019 

Netflix Taxes Becoming More Common in the U.S. and Canada

Does sales tax apply to your favorite Netflix show? Fewer North Americans tune into traditional television and cable these days, and it’s harder to find an American or a Canadian who doesn’t stream at least some shows or movies.

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January 24, 2019 

Maryland CPAs Converge on State Capitol to Press Legislators

Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford also made a brief appearance at the event, telling attendees that the state’s improving economy means more businesses are launching in or moving to Maryland as a result — and that’s good news for the state’s CPAs.

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January 23, 2019 

Avalara Expands into Alcoholic Beverage Compliance

The regulatory maze governing the production, distribution, and sale of beverage alcohol is complex and therefore represents a significant burden to businesses. Since Compli was established in 1997, it has earned a reputation as a leading supplier of ...

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January 23, 2019 

5 Ways to Fail a Sales Tax Audit

All businesses relish a good sales tax audit. After all, what’s not to like? And did you know it’s possible to spend more time, money, and resources than absolutely necessary during an audit? It’s true. Simply follow the five tips below and you’ll ...

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January 14, 2019 

Sales Tax Registration 101

Once you’ve determined you have an obligation to collect sales tax in a state, registering for a sales tax permit typically entails the following steps:

 How Occupancy Taxes Work

January 10, 2019 

How Occupancy Taxes Work

Transient occupancy taxes are levied on facilities that provide accommodations for customers. The obvious model is a hotel or motel. But that might be the only thing that’s obvious about these taxes. Like sales taxes, transient occupancy taxes ...

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January 10, 2019 

New Year Brings New Remote Seller Sales Tax Collection Obligations in 7 States

More than five states will require out-of-state sellers to collect and remit sales tax starting January 1, 2019: Georgia, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. That same date, new sales tax collection requirements for marketplace facilitators will take effect in Alabama. States were once prohibited from taxing sales by businesses with no physical...…

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January 8, 2019 

Kathleen Zwickert Joins Avalara Board of Directors

Zwickert was formerly Chief People Officer at NetSuite (now Oracle NetSuite), a provider of cloud-based applications, where she transformed the company’s Human Resources function through technological innovations. Prior to NetSuite, Zwickert was EVP ...

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