Taxes

SaaS taxability: A comprehensive guide

How do states look at SaaS (software as a service)-oriented businesses and sales tax requirements? The short answer is, “Many...

How to Spot a Fake IRS Letter or Phone Call 

Each year, thousands of taxpayers fall victim to scams impersonating the IRS. These scams come in the form of letters,...

Tariffs and sales tax

Tariffs have been in the headlines recently. What is the relationship between tariffs and sales tax?. (more…)

My IRS Levy is Causing a Hardship. Now What? 

Dealing with an IRS levy can be incredibly stressful, especially when it creates a significant financial hardship. A levy allows...

Q-commerce and sales tax: the latest

E-commerce began and soon exploded as a spinoff from brick-and-mortar retail. Now the spinoff is large enough to generate its...

I Received a Tax Notice for a Business I Don’t Own. Now What? 

It’s a stressful moment that can stop you in your tracks: a letter from the IRS or your state’s tax...

What is telecom tax?

If only there was one answer. (more…)

Why Is Receiving a Large Tax Refund a Bad Thing? 

Each year, millions of Americans eagerly await their tax refunds. For many, it feels like a financial windfall—a check from...

States with the most local jurisdictions to manage

The 2018 Supreme Court Wayfair decision opened the floodgates for states to mandate sales tax obligations for online businesses. Too...

I Missed the Tax Deadline. Now What? 

Missing the tax deadline can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what happens next. Whether you forgot, ran out...

How Sales Tax Impacts M&A

Last time we looked at the damage that one company’s past sales tax exposure and liability can do to an...

Do You Need an EIN for Your Side Business? 

If you’re starting a side business, you may have already encountered the term Employer Identification Number (EIN). It’s a common...