Sales Tax

Small business tax obligations vary by state and, within a state, by locality. Nevertheless, based on my experience, here are a few state and local tax obligations that might apply to your business and that can be confusing.

Online retailers and Progressive politicians alike don't like sales taxes,albeit for different reasons. The businessmen don't want to lose a competitive edge; the Progressives think they're helping poor people. They're both wrong.

Josephine County will soon have to pay for its own law enforcement; federal support will either be slim or not happen. Our Commissioners should offer voters a choice of sales tax or property tax levy on the ballot.

One of the most overlooked income tax deductions is sales tax, possibly because whether and how to use it can be confusing. However, skipping the sales tax deduction could cost you. Here are 5 things you need to know about the sales tax deduction.

With most of the country up in arms about possible tax hikes and spending cuts, is there an untapped resource?

There are currently nine states which do not require residents to pay income tax, according to the Kiplinger website. States without income tax include Texas, Florida, Alaska, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, South Dakota, Tennessee and New Hampshire.

The Marketplace Fairness Act, which replaces the Mainstreet Fairness Act, as the bill of choice for collecting sales tax on Internet purchases is unnecessarily complicated.

Get to know the fair tax.

If you have a small online business in California you must collect sales tax from your California buyers.

If you sell or rent items that are subject to sales tax in Indiana, you need to submit a Business Tax Application. The Indiana state sales tax rate is 7%. You can file and pay sales tax returns online.

If you sell products or provide services that are subject to sales tax in Mississippi you must obtain a sales tax permit from the Mississippi Department of Revenue. All sales of tangible personal property are subject to tax unless specifically exempt.

Legislation is moving forward that would allow states to force Internet companies to collect sales tax from customers.

Pennsylvania residents will be greeted by a new line on their 2011 tax return--a place for paying sales tax that was not collected by Internet retailers.

If you sell or rent items that are subject to sales tax in Vermont, you need to apply for a Vermont Business Tax Account. The Vermont state sales tax rate is 6% and there is a 1% local option. You can file and pay sales tax returns online.

The latest debate in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Republican contenders turns into a free-for-all

Written by one of their early philosophers 45 years ago and currently updated, John Schlitz (pen name in those days) gives an early-to-understand perspective on the Occupy America and Occupy World movement.

Collecting sales tax on an Internet purchase has been boggling the minds of state lawmakers for years. The Government should get serious about collecting sales tax or just forget it altogether.

Pennsylvania's sales tax includes a number of exemptions, which lawmakers are keen to investigate. In addition, the state is moving forward to increase collection of sales tax from Internet purchases.

A brief discussion of Herman Cain's 999 Plan - and a suggested alternative.

The holiday season is a time of great sales and careful shopping. But what happens when one state decides to tax discounted items at a higher value?

Tuesday night the gloves came off as Republican candidates got serious about delineating their own positions on the issues from those of their opponents. For the first time, Herman Cain was called to defend his 9-9-9 plan in earnest.

A brief analysis of Herman Cain's 9-9-9 Plan.

Lots of foolish people rail against the idea of a national retail sales tax. You know, like the FairTax. But why?

An overview of the 9-9-9 plan espoused by presidential candidate Herman Cain.

This article discusses some of the key pros and cons of Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan.

Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan might be simple, but simple and taxes rarely go well together.

The Josephine County Commissioners are looking at a temporary property tax levy to fill the hole left by the end of federal safety net funding. A sales tax has been proposed by this writer.

An analysis of the Herman Cain 999 Plan showing how it benefits only the rich and the corporate interests while hurting the working class.

Do you need an appliance? Take advantage of tax free weekend in Virginia this Columbus Day weekend.

If you sell items in Colorado that are subject to sales tax, you must apply for a sales tax license. There are also licenses for special events. Out-of-state vendors considered to be doing business in Colorado must also get a sales tax license.

Herman Cain has a 999 plan to fix the US economy. What is in it? And why didn't he talk about it at the Florida GOP debate?

If you have a business in Iowa that sells products or services subject to sales tax, you must register with the state for a retail sales tax permit to collect and pay sales tax. You can file sales tax returns and pay the tax electronically.

If you have a business in New York State that sells products or services subject to sales tax, you must register with the state for a Certificate of Authority to collect and pay sales tax. You can file sales tax returns and pay the tax electronically.

It is time for government to get out of the way and let us do our jobs. In that spirit, here is a list of five simple things government and we the people can do to put our country back on the path to prosperity.

When you make sales in Georgia that are subject to state and local sales taxes, you need to register with the Georgia Department of Revenue. The Georgia Tax Center allows you to register your business, file and pay sales tax returns on line.