Georgia Sales Tax Cover Admission Charges
Understanding Sales Tax on Cover Charges in Georgia One might be thinking that a cover charge, door-fee, entrance-fee, is not the sale of a tangible product so that there is no sales and use tax implication. However, there are some exemptions to services (non-tangibles) which call for taxation. Amusement Activities and Sales Tax Amusement activities […]
Georgia Hookah Lounge Sales Tax Audit
Understanding the Risks for Hookah Lounge Owners in Georgia If you are an owner of a Hookah Lounge in the Metro-Atlanta Georgia area, then you might be on the hook for a little bit more than just tobacco tax. Tobacco tax is just the tip of the audit. The auditors will likely ask you for […]
Texas Sales Tax Audit On Cover Charges
Are You Charging Sales Tax on Cover Charges at Your Business? The State of Texas’ Comptroller’s Office wants you to! Cover charges are any flat fee type of charge that is levied as an entrance fee. This normally relates to businesses such as bars, restaurants, and clubs. Think of this like an amusement tax, as […]
Florence Alabama Sales Tax Increase
Overview of the Sales Tax Adjustment As of January 17, 2019, Florence, Alabama, increased its sales tax to 9.5%, of which 3.5% goes directly to the city. The purpose of the state and local tax increase is directly related to the interest of increasing wages for servicemen such as police and firefighters. Local officials stated […]
Georgia Sales Tax On Fixture Installation And Labor
Understanding Georgia Sales Tax Audits: Fixture Installation and Labor When it comes to Georgia sales tax audits and construction companies, there are three main questions to consider: Key Questions in Sales Tax Audits Sometimes, all three scenarios can be at play in a given transaction. Practical Example: A Recent Sales Tax Audit We recently completed […]