Category Archives: Sales Tax

In the Battle Between the Board of Equalization and the Humble Taco Truck…

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Russ

Entrepreneurs look for niches: Opportunities that aren’t being served well by current businesses. Enter the humble taco truck. These food kitchens on wheels tend to serve business workers looking for a quick and reasonably priced meal. I saw them daily … Continue reading →

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Amazon Tax Tossed in Colorado

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Russ

Taxdood has had a good series of posts on the Amazon tax. Amazon.com has negotiated with several states regarding collecting sales tax on purchases made from the online retailer. Amazon will begin to collect sales tax in Texas (beginning July … Continue reading →

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When Buying a Business in Texas…

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Russ

…ask for the Certificate of No Tax Due from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Alan Sherman of the Texas State & Local Tax Law Blog explains why.

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BOE Updates Top 500 Sales & Use Tax Delinquents in California

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Russ

A few years ago, the California Legislature passed a bill requiring the Board of Equalization (California’s sales tax agency) to publish a list of the top 500 deadbeats each quarter. That list has just been updated. On top of the … Continue reading →

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Sales Tax on Services Under Consideration in Maryland

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Russ

For those who haven’t followed Clayton Financial and Tax, we now have an office in Maryland. Our charges for preparing your return aren’t dependent on whether you’re in our Las Vegas or Bethesda office. However, that may soon change. Shiela … Continue reading →

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We’re Back, But Will the Sales Tax Deduction Come Back in 2012?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Russ

I’ve moved into my new office, and everything is more-or-less running correctly in my new office in Las Vegas. There’s a new fax number (yes, there’s a real fax machine in my office) for those who need to send me … Continue reading →

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The BOE Does Something Smart

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Russ

One of my clients received a letter from the California Board of Equalization: Our records of your qualified purchaser use tax account indicate that you have filed “zero returns” (no use tax to report) for three consecutive years. Therefore, this … Continue reading →

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Amazon and California Legislators Strike a Deal

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Russ

Yesterday, Amazon.com and key California legislative leaders of both parties struck a deal. Assuming this deal passes the state legislature and is signed by Governor Brown, Amazon.com will begin collecting sales tax in California on September 12, 2012. However, if … Continue reading →

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BOE Approves Use Tax Table for Indviduals

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Russ

The Board of Equalization approved a tax table that individuals can use (if they wish) to report Use Tax for their 2011 tax returns (filed in 2012). Use Tax is owed by individuals and businesses when they buy products where … Continue reading →

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Bozo Tax Tip #5: Sales Tax is an Unnecessary Expense

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Russ

Imagine you are running a business.  Times are tough and you need to make some serious cuts in expenses to stay afloat.  Or perhaps you are just greedy.  In any case, let’s suppose you neglect to pay your payroll tax.  … Continue reading →

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