Sales tax

Technology is crucial in the struggle between states and taxpayers

Bloomberg BNA has released BNA Sales Tax Rates, a Web-based solution for up-to-the-minute sales and use tax rates.

Seventeen states will soon offer sales tax holidays where state sales tax charges are temporarily dropped on back-to-school items and other qualifying products.

In the first two quarters of 2015, there were 207 sales and use tax rate changes, up from 159 in the first six months of 2014, according to a new report.

Given the remarkably rapid rise of Internet commerce, it’s no surprise that cash-strapped states are looking for ways to tap into (i.e., tax) the bountiful stream of revenue.

Sales tax software provider Avalara has partnered with the publisher Wiley to offer a free ebook, “Sales & Use Tax Compliance for Dummies.”

Two firms share their experiences with major sales & use tax packages

Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have teamed up to introduce new legislation that aims to make it easier for states and localities to collect sales taxes on online purchases and other remote transactions.

When taxpayers rent out a room on Airbnb, they may realize that any compensation they receive is subject to income tax. Lodging tax, however, is probably not on their minds.

The House approved legislation by voice vote permanently banning states from taxing Internet access or placing multiple or discriminatory taxes on e-commerce.