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Chicago Sales Tax on Meals Audit

Chicago Sales Tax on Meals Audit Chicago has a combined sales tax rate of 10.25%. If you break it down, then, it is 9.5% plus 1.25% additional meal tax. Meals taxes generally apply to purchases of prepared food that are consumed in a restaurant or similar establishment, or taken "to…

Ansari Law FirmMay 27, 2016

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Illinois sales tax on grocery items

Illinois sales tax on grocery items Although grocery items are tax exempt in most states, this does not apply to you if you live in Illinois. Grocery items are not tax exempt, but they are taxable at a reduced rate of 1%. Candy, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and food prepared for…

Ansari Law FirmMay 22, 2016

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Delivery charges Illinois sales tax on gross receipts

Delivery charges Illinois sales tax on gross receipts Taxation of Transportation and Delivery Charges Operating a small business involves understanding how different taxes apply to you based on the products or services you sell. If you charge your customers sales tax, your income is not affected by passing the amount…

Ansari Law FirmMay 21, 2016

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Illinois tampon sales tax feminine products

Illinois tampon sales tax feminine products State lawmakers are considering getting rid of a controversial tax on feminine hygeine products. Critics say the so-called tampon taxes are unfair to women. In Illinois, feminine hygiene products are taxed 6.25 percent because the state classifies tampons, pads and menstrual cups as "luxury…

Ansari Law FirmMay 19, 2016

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Airbnb sales tax in Illinois

Airbnb sales tax in Illinois Airbnb rentals in Illinois will be getting more expensive starting Jan. 15. The home-rental platform will collect and remit on behalf of its hosts the same hotel taxes paid by its hotel counterparts, the company announced today. It's the latest step by Airbnb to put…

Ansari Law FirmMay 19, 2016

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Filing bankruptcy on sales tax

Filing Bankruptcy on Sales Tax - This is like a girl that you got pregnant when you were bored or on vacation. You will be connected to them forever. You can't discharge the debt, but you can file a Chapter 13 or 11 reorganization to pay it back over time…

Ansari Law FirmMarch 18, 2016

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Illinois Sales Tax on home renovations

Illinois Sales Tax on home renovations By: Mansoor Ansari J.D., LL.M. (TAX) With summer time around the corner, a lot of our clients have been asking us about the sales tax that they need to collect from their clients. For example, a client of ours that sells kitchen cabinets might…

Ansari Law FirmMarch 7, 2016

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Illinois Gasoline and Fuel Sales Excise Tax audit

Illinois Gasoline and Fuel Sales Excise Tax audit By: Mansoor Ansari When you are buying and/or selling gas in Illinois, it is very unclear where your money is going. This blog is not written for the mere purpose of smearing the state of IL. I try my best to educate…

Ansari Law FirmJanuary 21, 2016

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Illinois Sales Tax Appeal Litigation Lawyer

Why would somebody want to appeal a sales tax deficiency? The obvious reason is that you may not agree with the findings of an auditor. However, the most compelling reason as to why you would want to appeal an audit is so that you can preserve your right to protest.…

Ansari Law FirmSeptember 23, 2015

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Illinois motor fuel sales tax audit attorney

Why are gas prices the highest in Illinois as compared to the rest of the Midwest? Traditional motor fuel taxes are a fixed amount per gallon. These federal and state taxes generally pay for road maintenance and other transportation expenses – motorists in all states pay these taxes. Illinois, however,…

Ansari Law FirmAugust 25, 2015

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Illinois Gasoline and Fuel Sales Excise Tax audit

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