Sales Tax Blog
Top 10 Weirdest Sales Tax Laws + a Bonus
All across the U.S., states have been making changes to tax code in an effort to bring in more revenue. This has led to some very strange taxes and exemptions being put into place, as well as weird rulings from the Tax Court. First up, these 10 examples of the weirdest sales tax laws can give consumers and retailers an unpleasant surprise, and some can affect ecommerce retailers: 1. The Sparkler Tax The Sparkler Tax: In West Virginia, celebrating Independence Day might cost a little more than in most states. Any retailers who sell sparklers and novelties must pay sales… Read More
Taxes: What Washington Did Before the Holidays
Last year was a winner for online shopping. MasterCard reported that in 2015, between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, online commerce grew by 20%, which is great news for ecommerce shops. By New Year’s Day, most online retailers are thinking about their profits from the holiday, sales tax reporting for the last quarter and last year, and what they can do to improve sales for the upcoming year as customers continue to flock online for holiday shopping. But while many of those shops were busy with sales, returns and customers, Congress was busy this holiday season too – with new… Read More
Sales Tax on Consulting Services: What the Future May Hold
While many retailers are focused on the flood of consumers turning to online vendors to purchase goods, they may not be aware of the fact that some states are trying to pass budgets and legislation to remove exemptions for service providers, in some or all areas. This is because sales taxes revenues are falling in some states. One example? Georgia. In October, Georgia State University published a report entitled "Georgia’s Incredible Shrinking Sales Tax Base." WABE News summarizes the report, which claims that Georgian consumers are spending much less money on goods, and therefore, paying less sales tax. While income… Read More