Taxes
Will the IRS Negotiate If You Can’t Pay?
Key Takeaways The IRS does negotiate tax bills, but only through structured relief programs—not informal deals. Main options include...
How States Address Grocery Sales Tax Rates
Cut them now, trim them over time, hold them steady by bundling them with other tax packages, or punt to...
Charitable Donations: What the IRS Requires for Proof
Key Takeaways: Charitable donations are deductible only if given to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, including religious, educational, and charitable nonprofits. Cash...
Best practices, compliance tips for managing exemption certificates
What is an "exemption"? (more…)
How to File Taxes as a Musician or Artist
Key Takeaways: Musicians and artists are often considered self-employed, meaning they must report all income, pay self-employment tax on...
SST – A great idea, but is it for everybody?
The Streamlined Sales Tax project started 25 years ago with a sensible goal: Bring order to the chaos to the U.S....
Massachusetts Treasury Check Fraud: $8.8 Million Scheme Leads to Federal Charges
In one of the largest Treasury check fraud cases to emerge from Massachusetts, federal authorities have charged eight individuals with...
Navigating Sales Tax Compliance in eCommerce & Retail: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we explored the foundations of sales tax compliance in eCommerce and retail: nexus, taxability,...
How to Respond to IRS Letter 1058: The Final Warning Before a Levy
Key Takeaways: IRS Letter 1058 is a final warning: It signals the IRS’s intent to levy your assets, including...
Navigating Sales Tax Compliance in eCommerce & Retail: Part 1
Sales tax compliance in eCommerce and retail is anything but simple. Between changing state rules, multiple jurisdictions, and unique business...
2025 Q3 Estimated Tax Payments Are Due. Are You Prepared?
Key Takeaways: Estimated tax payments are required for individuals with income not subject to withholding, like self-employed workers, investors, and...
What’s New in Sales Tax? Updates Across the U.S.
Sales tax is constantly changing. From exemptions to digital products to new tax holidays, businesses across the U.S. face ongoing...
