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A recent survey sponsored by document management firm RR Donnelly and published by CFO Research found information security often takes a backseat compared to productivity. In regard to tax reporting, the implications of the survey have serious ramifications, as security breaches could lead to the loss of tax identification numbers (TINs) and other sensitive data. The researchers […]

Recently, Puerto Rico made some important changes to their filing processes that affect all businesses selling goods and services into that territory.  The changes are happening so rapidly that we set up an online Puerto Rico Sales Tax Changes Resource Center with news updates, FAQs and white papers to help businesses to better understand the latest rules […]

View our Puerto Rico Sales Tax Changes Resource Center with news updates, FAQs and whitepapers to help you to better understand the latest rules and regulations. New Sales Tax Filing Alternative in Puerto Rico Announced September 19, 2014 Due to technical difficulties in the new Portal Integrado del Comerciante (PICO) system and other factors, the Treasury Department […]

Here is another answer in our Ask a Tax Expert Series, where our team of 40+ Tax Experts respond to your questions. Question: Charging Puerto Rico Sales Tax When Using 3rd Party Carrier? “We are an internet retailer that uses a third-party carrier to deliver products to Puerto Rico residents. Due to the recent Tax […]

*This is part 3 of a four part blog series addressing the nexus and sourcing issues associated with sales tax and cloud computing.  In part 1, we addressed what the cloud is and in part 2 we discussed why businesses should concern themselves with cloud based transactions. The following discussion will address sourcing issues and rules […]

Another answer in a series of Ask the Tax Expert series, where Taxware Tax Research experts answers your sales and use tax questions.   The following question was recently submitted: Q. Would a company making sales to PR destinations be affected? We do not have operations in PR, but sell to customers in PR. A.  As an unincorporated […]

Since Internet sales became popular, some brick-and-mortar retailers have been disgruntled because online retailers often aren’t required to collect sales and use tax. According to AccountingWeb, traditional retailers complained their online counterparts gained an unfair advantage as a result. In July, the U.S. Senate introduced Senate bill (SB) 2609, known as the Marketplace and Internet […]

*This is Part 2 of a 4-part blog series addressing the issues associated with sales tax and cloud computing. In Part 1, we addressed what the cloud is. The following discussion will address why you should care about the cloud. A detailed explanation of Cloud Computing including SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS (which are referenced below) […]

For retailers, the burden associated with Sales Tax Holiday administration can be enormous if they do not have a sales tax compliance management system in place. With Sales Tax Holidays in full swing, retailers will need to reset their cash registers or point-of-sale systems, customize their tax rates and remap their product SKUs. Without the […]

Sales Tax Changes in Puerto Rico – What Taxpayers Need to Know to Remain Compliant Also View in: Pursuant to the enactment of Laws 40 and 117 of 2013, and Laws 18, 19 and 80 of 2014, the sales and use tax regime that applies in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has undergone a deep […]

  Many states have exemptions or lower rates that apply to food, but sometimes those rules don’t apply to candy. The Streamlined Sales Tax Program (SSTP) set out to create uniform definitions of items in order to simplify sales and use tax collection and administration by retailers and states. What the SSTP considers to be […]

CNBC sales tax holiday graphic is based on Taxware tax content. In the article, “Where and When to Snag Sales Tax Breaks Across the US,” CNBC shares an interactive infographic that highlights state sales tax holidays.   The graphic is based on tax content created and shared by the Taxware Tax Research Team. The Tax Department […]

Taxware’s own Charles Maniace and Matthew S. Walsh are interviewed for the article along with J. Craig Shearman, of the National Retail Foundation.   Today.com/money featured an article by Krystina Gustafson of CNBC, “Sales Tax Breaks Boost Back-to-School Shoppers’ Spending Power.” The article discusses the popularity of back-to-school sales tax holidays, their popularity with consumers and […]

We at Convey Compliance Systems Inc., an industry leader for third-party tax information reporting, will soon host our fourth annual New York Regional Summit on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The event will take place at the New York Marriott Downtown, located at 85 West St., Manhattan, NY 10006. As […]

*Part 1 of a four part blog series addressing the issues associated with sales tax and cloud computing. What Is The Cloud? Unless you have been hiding underground for the past few years it is hard to imagine you haven’t heard of the cloud. Yes, the cloud, the ever present all-encompassing term for all that data […]

Convey Compliance Systems Inc., a leader in nonwage tax compliance services, is launching the industry’s first Tax Reporting Best Practices study. By devoting a few minutes to our survey, you aid in the aggregation of valuable benchmark information from the best sources available: the tax professionals that make up our industry. Participants will complete a […]

Taxware releases the Official 2014 List of State Sales Tax Holidays. Every year, many states participate in Sales Tax Holidays intended to boost economic activity. Many of these holidays take place during the back-to-school shopping season. It is important to note that sales tax holidays frequently apply only to certain types of purchases and that […]

The Michigan legislature recently passed H.B. 4831. Effective March 14, 2014, the bill exempts from sales tax over-the-counter (OTC) drugs purchased pursuant to a prescription. Although true for sales tax, H.B. 4831 does not equally exempt the purchase of OTC drugs from use tax. While this might seem like an innocuous distinction, this lack of unity […]