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Is Massachusetts’ Cookie Tax Half-Baked?

October 12, 2017
As retail patterns have shifted away from in-person purchases in brick-and-mortar stores towards online shopping, states have been struggling with how to recoup the sales tax revenue lost to those online sales. That was the driving force behind several moves the government of Massachusetts made recently to try and compel out-of-state retailers with no physical presence in the state to collect and remit sales tax on purchases made by Massachusetts customers. Directive 17-1 The current regulation was the result of a court challenge to the state’s initial attempt at collecting sales tax from online sellers. This was Directive 17-1, and… Read More
Economy Hurricane Season

How the 2017 Hurricane Season is Affecting Our Economy

October 2, 2017
The recent devastating storms that have hit various parts of the United States have had dramatic and catastrophic human impact. The economic impact of these storms and the destruction they brought with them can be far-reaching as well, and the significance of that impact nationally varies from one storm to the next. There are usually some large numbers thrown around after a major storm framed as the total cost to rebuild, but these are only part of the big economic picture that starts to take shape as an affected area begins the process of returning to normal life. Harvey in… Read More

Important Sales Tax Dates for October 2017

September 29, 2017
There are lots of important dates for the month of October, as both quarterly and monthly filers generally have returns and payments due within the month. In addition, annual payers in the District of Columbia do, too. Online Marketplace Seller Voluntary Disclosure Initiative In addition to normal due dates, it’s also important to keep the date of October 17 in mind, because that is the end of the sales tax amnesty period for Amazon and other online marketplace retailers. This two-month program allows retailers in certain states to pay back taxes with no penalties or interest. More information can be… Read More
Funding Sources for Small Businesses

Funding Sources for Small Businesses

September 25, 2017
No matter what kind of small business you run, access to funds is likely the major impediment you face when it comes to your ability to grow. Whether you need that money for marketing, product development, purchasing real estate, or any other purpose, there are a number of avenues to explore that can enable you to get the funds you need without taking on an outsized risk. Small Business Administration One of the greatest resources for accessing funding for your small business is the Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA operates a variety of programs geared towards helping small companies… Read More
No Regulation Without Representation Sales Tax Bill

No Regulation without Representation Act of 2017

September 19, 2017
On June 12, 2017, Representative James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis) introduced House Resolution (H.R.) 2887, or the No Regulation without Representation Act of 2017. This bill seeks to clarify what states can and cannot regulate when it comes to interstate commerce, including with respect to the collection of sales tax. These are issues that are becoming more and more urgent due to the increasing volume of online sales as a share of the market, and that trend is only going to grow for the foreseeable future. What’s in the Bill? The bill stipulates that states can only regulate interstate commerce when the… Read More

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