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 […]
Georgia Car Rental Versus Lease Sales Tax
When it comes to car rentals and leases, the first thing that needs to be determined is the definition 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 TAVT, What is a “Lease” and “Rental”? […]
Georgia Fixed Asset Sales Tax Audit
What is a Fixed Asset Sales Tax Audit? A fixed asset sales tax audit is usually part of a larger sales tax audit. This typically represents the final stage of the process when the auditor is preparing to close the audit. Definition of Fixed Assets Fixed assets are assets purchased for long-term use and are […]
Is Shipping Taxable In Alabama?
Understanding Key Terms Before we begin, let’s define the terms “common carrier” and “gross receipt.” Shipping by Common Carrier If you ship packages by way of a common carrier, your gross receipt is not taxable as long as you segregate the cost of shipping from the merchandise. If your company delivers the goods itself, then […]
Texas Restaurant Sales Tax Audit
Texas Sales Tax Audit on Restaurants If you are a restaurant owner in Texas and are undergoing a sales 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 […]
Georgia Online Internet Sales Tax Lawyer
Impact of Wayfair v. South Dakota on Georgia Online Sales Tax Until the Wayfair v. South Dakota decision, online and out-of-state buyers in Georgia were enjoying a 7% savings. 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 […]
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 days to appeal the decision […]
Tax Credit Benefits Employers Who Provide Paid Family And Medical Leave
Overview Tax reform legislation enacted in December 2017 offers a new tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leave. Below are key facts about how this credit works and which employers are eligible to claim it. Eligibility and Timeframe Requirements for Employers To be eligible for the credit, an employer must have […]