Regulatory Analysis

Posted April 13, 2018 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Form W-2G

The IRS has released the 2018 Form W-2G. This form is used to report gambling winnings to the IRS.   There are no changes to this form from the previous revision.   To view the 2018 Form W-2G, please click here.

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Posted April 13, 2018 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Form 1099-A, Form 1099-C, and Instructions for Forms 1099-A and 1099-C

The IRS has released the 2018 Form 1099-A, Form 1099-C, and Instructions for Forms 1099-A and 1099-C. Form 1099-A is used to report acquisition or abandonment of secured property to the IRS, and Form 1099-C is used to report cancellation of debt to the IRS.   Form 1099-A Changes No changes to Form 1099-A Form […]

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Posted April 12, 2018 by Jesse Rooney
Oklahoma to Initiate Sales Tax Changes for Internet Sellers and Marketplaces

Oklahoma recently passed a law intended to capture sales and use tax for purchases over the internet. The new law, passed as House Bill 1019XX, requires remote sellers and marketplaces to either register for and collect Oklahoma sales tax at the time of sale; or both (a) provide detailed notices informing the purchaser that use […]

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Posted April 12, 2018 by Sovos
Alabama Makes Changes Related to Remote Entity Nexus and the Simplified Sellers Use Tax

Alabama House Bill 470 has been signed into law as Act 2018-539. Pursuant to this Act, an eligible seller participating in the Simplified Sellers Use Tax Remittance Program that acquires an in-state business, thereby establishing substantial nexus with Alabama, may elect to continue participation in the Simplified Sellers Use Tax Remittance Program to satisfy the […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Adam Rivera
Illinois Updates Publications 110 and 130

Illinois has updated Publication 110 and 130. Publication 110 provides filing and storage requirements for employers and filers filing Forms W-2, W-2c, W-2G, and 1099. Publication 130 provides Illinois income tax withholding requirements.   The only change is that each publication now states a waiver to the Form W-2, W-2c, and W-2G electronic filing requirements […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Paul Ogawa
Massachusetts Updates Interest Rates for the Second Quarter of 2018

Massachusetts recently published an update to Technical Information Release (TIR) 18-3, Interest on Overpayments and Underpayments. These interest rates relate to overpayments and underpayments of certain tax types, including withholding tax. These rates are published on a quarterly basis.   The interest rates have increased by one percent (1%) for the Second Quarter of 2018: […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Nicolette Chasse
New Mexico Changes Filing Date for Form W-2

New Mexico's governor recently signed into effect legislation changing the filing deadline for Form W-2. The deadline will move to January 31 for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019.  The reporting deadline will remain at February 28 for taxable year 2018, and the new deadline will not come into effect until January 1, […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Nicolette Chasse
North Dakota Publishes 2018 Withholding Tables

The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner has published the 2018 Withholding Tables. All tables have been updated from the 2017 tables.  To view the tables in full, please follow the link.

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Nicolette Chasse
North Dakota Publishes 2018 Income Tax Withholding Rate and Instructions

The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner has published the 2018 Income Tax Withholding Rates and Instructions. The withholding allowance amounts have changed to reflect changes in IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2018.  Likewise, the tables for the percentage method of withholding have also changed. There have been no changes to the instructions. […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Jesse Rooney
West Virginia Advances 1099 Due Date to January 31 Starting Reporting Year 2019

Starting next year, 1099s, W-2s, W-2Gs, and WV/IT-103 Annual Reconciliations to the West Virginia Department of Taxation will be due January 31.  The advanced due date is required by a bill recently signed by Governor Justice.  The bill, SB 233, advances the due date for the above forms.  It also requires employers with 25 or […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Instructions for Form 1099-QA and 5498-QA

The IRS has released the 2018 Instructions for Form 1099-QA and 5498-QA. Form 1099-QA is used to report distributions from ABLE accounts, and Form 5498-QA is used to report ABLE account contribution information.   There are a number of changes from the previous revision: Increased contributions may be made to ABLE accounts by a designated […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Form 1099-LTC and Instructions

The IRS has released the 2018 Form 1099-LTC and its instructions. Form 1099-LTC is used to report long-term care and accelerated death benefits to the IRS.   Form Changes References to “federal identification number” have been changed to “TIN” Instruction Changes There are no changes to the Instructions. To view the 2018 Form 1099-LTC and […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Form 1099-B

The IRS has released the 2018 Form 1099-B. This form is used to report proceeds from broker and barter exchange transactions.   The only change made to the form was to the instructions for Box 3. Now, if Box 3 is checked, the basis in box 1e must be reported to the IRS and either […]

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Posted April 9, 2018 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases 2018 Instructions for Form W-2G

The IRS has released the 2018 Instructions for Form W-2G. Form W-2G is used to report gambling winnings and any federal income tax withheld on those winnings.   There are a number of changes from the previous revision: New regular withholding rate Effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the withholding rate is […]

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Posted April 3, 2018 by Jesse Rooney
Wyoming Ends Taxation of Gold and Silver Coins, Bullion

The Governor of Wyoming recently signed a bill to end the taxation of gold and silver coins and bullion. The Wyoming Legal Tender Act will end the taxation of gold and silver coins and bullion by treating it as tender that will be exempt from sales tax. The Wyoming Legal Tender Act will be effective July 1, 2018. […]

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Posted April 3, 2018 by Sovos
Ohio Enacts Permanent Sales Tax Holiday

The Ohio General Assembly has passed Senate Bill 226, which will institute a permanent three-day sales tax holiday in the State of Ohio. The holiday will take place on the first Friday of August and the following Saturday and Sunday, of each year, beginning in 2018.  Certain items of clothing, school supplies and school instructional […]

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Posted April 3, 2018 by Jesse Rooney
Idaho to Begin Taxing Internet Sales July 1, 2018

The Governor of Idaho has recently signed HB 578, a bill expanding which remote retailers will be required to collect, remit and report sales tax to the state. Beginning July 1, 2018, a retailer with an agreement with a person engaged in business in the state who refers potential purchasers to the retailer and who has […]

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Posted April 3, 2018 by Jesse Rooney
Guam Introduces Sales Tax

The Governor of Guam has recently signed a bill to establish a sales tax in Guam. This sales tax, a first for the island territory, will be imposed upon all sales of tangible personal property and all services excluding banking, lending, foreign currency, and insurance services. The sales tax will be effective October 1, 2018.  The […]

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