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‘Tax increase? We’ll just take our ball and go home’


March 2, 2009 by Shane Borer
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One of the drawbacks of expanding business into other states: more sales taxes to worry about tracking. Of course, you could always take this approach.

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You make the call: Liquor smugglers, or thirsty grandparents?


November 12, 2008 by Shane Borer
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After this elderly duo was caught crossing the border with a cache of alcohol, authorities are asking whether they’ve busted a smuggling ring or just caught some tax-savvy citizens.

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You make the call: Does timing make a difference?


September 29, 2008 by Shane Borer
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If your company often performs a certain service, then you know whether it’s taxable or not. But can the timing of the service trigger taxes?

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Rocker’s alcohol isn’t tax-exempt


September 19, 2008 by Shane Borer
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Many companies have trouble figuring out if they can obtain exemptions on their purchases. Here’s one that definitely doesn’t qualify:

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Can’t sell your junk (or treasures) without a permit


September 8, 2008 by Shane Borer
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Leave it to this state to take a perfectly harmless thing like a flea market and regulate it.

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Kicking back with a cold one just got more expensive


September 5, 2008 by Shane Borer
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If you’re in charge of the beverage committee for your company’s next celebration, you might want to make your shopping trip a little earlier.

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No skill required for bingo (unless you’re an accountant)


August 29, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "They're saying WHAT is exempt??", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Sales and use tax missteps

It’s not just a game of chance — bingo comes with some surprising tax complications.

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You make the call: Are Yoo-Hoo, frappuccino taxable?


August 25, 2008 by Shane Borer
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Wonder no more: An advisory panel has finally answered this age-old question.

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Exemptions have never been so delicious


July 10, 2008 by Shane Borer
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Navigating state and local taxes can be exhausting. Luckily, you now have an exempt snack to help ease the burden.

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Company’s manufacturing exemption gets the boot


May 21, 2008 by Shane Borer
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Using purchased supplies in production isn’t always enough to trigger a use tax exemption.

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