Florence Alabama Sales Tax Increase

Florence Alabama Sales Tax Increase As of January 17, 2019, Florence, Alabama, increased its sales tax to 9.5 %, of which 3.5% goes to the city. The purpose of the state and local tax increase is directly related to the interest of increasing wages of serviceman such as police and firefighters. Local officials stated that […]

Georgia Sales Tax on Fixture Installation and Labor

Georgia Sales Tax Audit Fixture Installation and Labor When it comes to Georgia sales tax audits and construction companies, there are 3 main questions: Sometimes, all 3 scenarios can be at play in a given transaction. We just completed a sales tax audit pertaining to a construction company that was being levied sales tax by […]

Georgia car rental versus lease sales tax

Georgia car rental versus lease sales tax When it comes to car rentals and leases, the first thing that needs to be determined are the definitions of both “rental,” and “lease.” These two terms cannot be used interchangeably, because they constitute two entirely different transactions, with two entirely different tax implications. For the purpose of […]

Georgia Fixed Asset Sales Tax Audit

Georgia Fixed Asset Sales Tax Audit A fixed asset sales tax audit is usually a part of a larger sales tax audit. This is actually the last stop in a sense that the auditor makes when they are looking to close the audit. Let’s start off by defining a fixed asset: Assets which are purchased […]

Is Shipping Taxable in Alabama?

Is Shipping Taxable in Alabama? Before we begin, let’s define the term “common carrier,” and “gross receipt.” A common carrier is defined as a commonly accepted method of shipping to the likeness of UPS, USPS, and DHL. Gross receipt, is the total of the merchandise, shipping, and any and all other costs on the final […]

Texas Restaurant Sales Tax Audit

Texas Sales Tax Audit on Restaurants  If you are a restaurant owner in Texas and are undergoing asales tax audit, or simply want to get your ducks in a row on what needs to be charged sales tax and what does not, then, read this note on sales tax and restaurants. Many of our clients […]

Georgia Online Internet Sales Tax Lawyer

Georgia Online Internet Sales Tax Lawyer Until Wayfair v South Dakota, online and out-of-state buyers in Georgia were enjoying a 7%. I know this because I always thought to myself that I am saving 7% on every online purchase that I made. Since 2018, retail giants like amazon have been collecting their 7% sales tax […]

Tennessee Sales Tax Audit Attorney

Tennessee Sales Tax Audit Attorney If you are currently undergoing a sales tax audit in Tennessee, you have rights to appeal your final notice of tax liability. You have the opportunity to appeal a determination within 30 days of the final notice of tax liability at an informal review hearing. Then, you get another 60 […]

Tax credit benefits employers who provide paid family and medical leave

Tax credit benefits employers who provide paid family and medical leave Tax reform legislation enacted in December 2017 offers a new tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leave. Here are several facts about how this credit works and which employers are eligible to claim it: The credit ranges from 12.5 percent […]

Medicare Fraud Attorney Atlanta

Medicare Fraud Attorney Atlanta If you have been charged with medicare fraud, contact our office to discuss you options and rights. What is now considered the largest single instance of medicare fraud took place in Decatur, just outside of Atlanta. The U.S. Attorney is seeking charges related to doctors and related medical practitioners worth $2M […]