Texas Sales Tax Audits for Audio, Video, and Low-Voltage Contractors
Texas Sales Tax Audits for Audio, Video, and Low-Voltage Contractors Texas companies that install audio systems, video equipment, low-voltage wiring, security cameras, access-control systems, conference-room technology, and structured cabling can face complicated sales-tax issues. The Texas sales-tax treatment of these businesses is not always straightforward. Two contractors may perform nearly identical work but have very […]
Texas Liquor License Revocation Attorney
Texas Liquor License Revocation and Suspension: How a Texas TABC Attorney Can Help Retailers For many Texas retailers, a liquor license or alcohol permit is a critical part of the business. Convenience stores, liquor stores, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, hotels, and other establishments can depend heavily on alcohol sales for their revenue. When the Texas […]
New York Contractor Sales tax audit
New York Sales Tax Audits of Construction Contractors: Rules, Risks, and How to Prepare Construction contractors face some of the most complicated sales and use tax rules in New York. A contractor may perform one project that is exempt from sales tax as a capital improvement and another project that is fully taxable as a […]
Indiana Sales Tax Amnesty Voluntary Disclosure
Indiana Sales Tax Amnesty 2026: How Businesses Can Resolve Past Sales Tax Exposure Before September 9 If your business has unresolved Indiana sales tax exposure from periods before 2024, an unusually valuable opportunity to address it is about to expire. Indiana Tax Amnesty 2026 ends September 9, 2026. For eligible taxpayers, the program allows businesses […]
New York Rules Federal Universal Service Fund Charges Are Not Subject to Sales Tax
New York Rules Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) Charges Are Not Subject to Sales Tax The New York Tax Appeals Tribunal recently issued an important decision for telecommunications providers by holding that Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) recovery charges are not subject to New York sales tax. The ruling provides valuable guidance for businesses that […]
Is excavation equipment taxable in Texas
Yes—excavation equipment rentals are generally taxable in Texas if you are renting the equipment itself (e.g., excavators, skid steers, bulldozers, backhoes) and the customer receives possession or operational control of the equipment. Texas taxes leases and rentals of tangible personal property. (Texas Comptroller) The key distinction is: Situation Tax Treatment Excavator rented without operator Taxable […]
1.5% diesel surcharge on the rental of excavation or other off-road diesel equipment in Texas:
1.5% diesel surcharge on the rental of excavation or other off-road diesel equipment in Texas: The 1.5% surcharge is separate from Texas sales tax. Texas imposes a 1.5% Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) surcharge on the sale, lease, or rental of qualifying off-road heavy-duty diesel equipment (generally 50+ horsepower). The surcharge is in addition to […]
Are Ice Skating rinks in Texas subject to sales tax
In Texas, admissions and usage fees for ice skating rinks are generally subject to Texas sales and use tax because skating rinks are specifically classified as taxable amusement services. The Texas Comptroller’s rules expressly list “skating rinks (roller skating and ice skating)” as taxable amusement services. Common taxable charges include: There are some important exceptions: […]
Texas manufacturing sales tax exemption
Texas manufacturing sales tax exemption Texas Restaurant Sales Tax Audits: How Fast-Food Franchisees Are Using Manufacturing Exemptions to Reduce Costs Texas restaurant owners and fast-food franchisees are increasingly taking advantage of the Texas manufacturing sales tax exemption to lower operating costs and reduce exposure during Texas sales tax audits. By classifying certain commercial kitchen equipment […]
Amazon FBA Inventory Triggers California Sales Tax Audit and Franchise Tax Liability
Amazon FBA Inventory Triggers California Sales Tax Audit and Franchise Tax Liability A recent California tax decision serves as an important warning for Amazon sellers and other e-commerce businesses: storing inventory in a state can create unexpected state tax obligations, even if the business has no office or employees there. The California Office of Tax […]