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Argument Falls Flat As PA Supreme Court Rules Soda Tax Legal
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed the City of Philadelphia a win today when it upheld a previous ruling that the tax on sweetened beverages is
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States Sue IRS To Strike Down SALT Cap
In the days following tax reform, leaders in some states complained loudly about feeling targeted by deduction caps imposed on state and local taxes (SALT).
Read MoreGet Ready To Save As State Sales Tax Holidays Begin
Here is a quick peek at states offering taxpayers a sales tax holiday in 2018.
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Sales Tax Trivia On National Doughnut Day
It’s National Doughnut Day. Here’s what you need to know about free doughnuts and sales tax.
Read MoreIRS Will Issue SALT Transaction Guidance
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has advised that it intends to propose regulations which will address attempts to re-characterize state and local tax payments following tax reform.
Read MoreHow Thieves Use Realistic Tax Notices To Trick Taxpayers
Think you might owe tax? Make sure that the notice is legitimate before responding immediately. Here’s how scammers are capitalizing on taxpayer fear and confusion.
Read MoreMinnesota Taxes Could Be The Real Winner Of The Super Bowl
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will face down reigning Super Bowl champions New England Patriots in a fight for football greatness. But the real winner of the day may be Minnesota – thanks to taxes.
Read MoreIRS Issues Guidance On Prepayment Of Property Taxes
To prepay or not to prepay state and local taxes? That’s been the burning question over the past week. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) now has an answer as to whether it might accept prepayment as a tax strategy – and not surprisingly, it’s maybe.
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Online Cyber Monday Shoppers Hope To Score Deals And Not Pay Tax
Every state that imposes a state sales tax also imposes a state use tax. But chances are that online shoppers taking advantage of Cyber Monday sales from retailers who don’t collect a tax won’t be reporting and paying on their own.
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