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ALERT: Supreme Court Expands States Ability To Collect Sales Tax

Written on June 22, 2018. Posted in Tax.

The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for state and local governments to collect new sales taxes from online retailers and others with substantial sales into a state. The ruling in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case opens the door for states to require out-of-state online retailers and other remote sellers to collect sales tax from their customers, overturning a prior court decision that states have fought for years and that the court upheld in 1992’s Quill case. In 1992,...

Holy Matrimony: Contractors and New Jersey Sales Tax

Written on November 27, 2017. Posted in State & Local Tax Services.

By Tim Kennedy Not all work performed on a property is created equal in the eyes of the tax collector. Some improvements fall into the realm of capital improvement, while others are considered repairs, and still others are maintenance services. Because New Jersey sales tax rules differ based on the type of work performed, it is important to understand the classifications to avoid paying too much or too little in taxes. Here’s what you need to know. What work is exempt from sales...

Christie Launches NJ Gas Spike to End Road Funding Crisis

Written on October 7, 2016. Posted in State & Local Tax Services.

By Christopher Colyer After an extensive three-month long political and financial stalemate, New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie and Democratic leaders reached a deal to renew the Transportation Trust Fund, reviving dozens of construction plans that remained lifeless for months on end. By proposing to raise the gas tax by 23 cents a gallon to replenish the fund, which is recycled and applied to road, rail, and bridge improvements for the state, New Jersey’s transportation projects...

Sales Tax Nexus – Comprehending your Business’ Sales Tax Obligations

Written on August 9, 2016. Posted in State & Local Tax Services.

By Wiss Employee In simpler times, a New York-based industry sold its products or services within its state boundaries. As such, it was their responsibility to gather and remit sales tax to the taxing authority of The Big Apple. However, thanks to the rapid advancements in technology, today’s corporate atmosphere has become much more multifaceted. As inter-state sales are becoming routine, the same New York-based company has many more consumers to choose from, amplifying their client...

Ecommerce Sales Tax Terms you Need to Know

Written on September 8, 2015. Posted in State & Local Tax Services.

By Kyle Pennacchia If your company conducts business in a number of states, you understand how convoluted the sales tax process can be. Traditionally, you started with figuring out how to adhere to the tax collection standards of your own state, then you determined in which other states you were deemed to have a legal presence and, therefore, a tax obligation. Then came the Internet. Ecommerce is a great way to find customers globally that you couldn’t have in the bricks-and-mortar-only...

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