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Iowa’s Computer Costs Treatment on R&D Credits and Documentation
Cloud computing costs in Iowa are excluded in calculations for R&D credits, but treatment of leased computing varies by state. Cloud computing costs are also an audit issue so, shore up documentation. By Jamie Overberg The inclusion of cloud costs in the...

In the Halls of Power & More: Hot Topics with Diane Yetter
In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Diane Yetter, Founder of the Sales Tax Institute, returns to share valuable insights into sales tax education, significant legislative updates, and advances in the industry. Diane discusses the challenges businesses face with nexus, audit complexities, and the importance of choosing the right sales tax software. She also shares her experience testifying before the U.S Senate Finance Committee, emphasizing the need for standardized e-commerce thresholds and reduced compliance burdens for businesses.

Stacey Roberts on Local Taxes and Registrations CPE
Join Stacey Roberts at TaxOps and Diane Yetter, president of the Sales Tax Institute, as they dig deep into the nuances of local taxation in this session on October 3 at the Enhanced Education Experience live webinar through the Sales Tax Institute. Local Taxes and...

Minnesota Transaction Retail Delivery Fee Effective July 1, 2024
On July 1, 2024, Minnesota will begin imposing a retail delivery fee of 50 cents that will apply to transactions involving retail delivery in Minnesota. Check with your TaxOps Advisor or third-party software provider. Starting July 1, 2024, the Minnesota Department of...

ACMA Challenges to State Taxation Overreach
The ACMA is leading the charge in challenging state overreach in California, and now New York, on behalf of its membership, remote sellers. It’s first legal challenge of state overreach in California led to a victory of federal supremacy. Future challenges are aimed...

Leveraging VDAs: From Non-compliance to Control
The decision to pursue a VDA hinges on business strategy and a commitment to proactive compliance. Whether driven by the need to clean up past discrepancies or to prepare for future transactions, businesses stand to gain substantial advantages by embracing the...

Oceans Apart, Understanding Cross-Border Taxation CPE
Join Meredith Smith and Jeffrey Reed, along with moderator Stacey Roberts, as they discuss tax issues across borders, the speakers will cover the nuances of U.S. businesses with outbound transactions and the impact selling outside the country has on U.S. apportionment...

Interplay of PL 86-272 and Economic Nexus CPE
Join Stacey Roberts and Meredith Smith of TaxOps as they delve into which companies are eligible for protection under PL 86-272, where states are narrowly interpretations, and how to assess potential liability. Register at Straffordpub.com. The Interplay of PL 86-272...

Cost of Retail Delivery Goes Up in Colorado
The Colorado Retail Delivery Fee rate increase to 29 cents becomes effective July 1, 2024. The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is adjusting for inflation the Retail Delivery Fee (RDF) with a rate increase from $0.28 to $0.29 effective July 1, 2024. The CDOR has...