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Shop ‘Til You Drop (the Tax): Upcoming Sales Tax Holidays

July 09, 2024.
Tax Publications

A sales tax holiday is a brief period when certain goods or services are exempt from sales taxes, implemented by governments to boost consumer spending and the economy. Typically lasting a few days or a weekend, these holidays often occur during back-to-school season or before major holidays. Commonly exempted items...

July 2024 Colorado Retail Delivery Fee Rate Increase

June 25, 2024.
Tax Publications

Effective July 1, 2024, the retail delivery fee rate will increase from $0.28 to $0.29. A retail delivery fee is imposed on all deliveries by motor vehicle to a location in Colorado with at least one item of tangible personal property subject to state sales or use tax. The retailer or marketplace facilitator that...

Sun-Soaked Surcharges: A Guide to Taxes and Fees in the Sunshine State

June 10, 2024.
Tax Publications

Exploring the tax landscape in hospitality and leisure reveals complex responsibilities for businesses and travelers alike. Compliance with state sales tax and Tourist Development Tax is vital for Airbnb hosts and vacationers in Florida. This article navigates these obligations and offers insights for planning a Florida vacation, ensuring a well-budgeted...

Ghost Busting: Revitalizing Your Business with Asset Management

May 07, 2024.
Tax Publications

Businesses spend considerable time and money tracking their assets and ensuring accurate asset ledgers. Improving the way your business manages fixed assets also means being aware of useful asset life, location/storage, and asset sales and disposal. Being mindful of these factors will lead to greater tax savings, more accurate...

Dayforce at Allyn - Getting Started, Utilizing, Familiarizing, and Exploring.

April 08, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

We are currently switching from Paycor to a new system, Dayforce, which includes a variety of features such as recruiting, new hire onboarding, performance, and more. Understanding the new system is an important part of our daily work and helps us to better answer questions for our employees as well...

In Case You Missed It: Last Week in Allyn Tax News (March 25-29)

April 01, 2024.
Tax Publications

Allyn Tax Fun Facts Happy Monday! Are you ready for more Allyn Tax Fun Facts? In certain areas, organizing public events such as Easter egg hunts might require permits. The fees associated with these permits could have tax implications for the organizers. To learn more, ask an expert here: ...

In Case You Missed It: Last Week in Allyn Tax News (February 11-15)

February 15, 2024.
Tax Publications

Allyn Tax Fun Facts Happy Monday! Are you ready for more Allyn Tax Fun Facts? Norway experienced a "butter crisis" due to a shortage of butter in 2011. To address the situation, the government imposed temporary taxes on imported butter. To learn more, ask an expert here: https://lnkd.in...

In Case You Missed It: Last Week in Allyn Tax News (February 5 -9)

February 09, 2024.
Tax Publications

Allyn Tax Fun Facts Happy Monday! Are you ready for more Allyn Tax Fun Facts? In Italy, businesses that provide free coffee to their employees, specifically espresso, can enjoy tax breaks. It's seen as a way to boost workplace morale and productivity. To learn more, ask an expert here:...

In Case You Missed It: Last Week in Allyn Tax News (January 28 - February 2)

February 02, 2024.
Tax Publications

Allyn Tax Fun Facts Happy Monday! Are you ready for more Allyn Tax Fun Facts? In one unusual case, a U.S. taxpayer successfully deducted the cost of cat food as a business expense, arguing that the cats served as "mousers" in a junkyard. To learn more, ask an expert...

In Case You Missed It: Last Week in Allyn Tax News (January 22 - 26)

January 26, 2024.
Tax Publications

Allyn Tax Fun Facts Happy Monday! Are you ready for more Allyn Tax Fun Facts? In China, lottery winners are required to pay taxes on their winnings. Additionally, the government imposes a 20% tax on the sale of lottery tickets. To learn more, ask an expert here: https://lnkd.in...

In Case You Missed It: Last Week in Allyn Tax News (January 19 - 22)

January 19, 2024.
Tax Publications

Allyn Tax Fun Facts Happy Monday! Are you ready for more Allyn Tax Fun Facts? In the Netherlands, people have successfully claimed tax deductions for rubber ducks. A teacher deducted the cost of rubber ducks used in her classroom as a teaching tool. To learn more, ask an expert here:...

In Case You Missed It: Last Week in Allyn Tax News (January 8 - 12)

January 12, 2024.
Tax Publications

Allyn Tax Fun Facts Happy Monday! Are you ready for more Allyn Tax Fun Facts? In the 18th century, the French government imposed a tax on candles, leading to protests and even smuggling of candles to avoid the tax. This tax contributed to the phrase "burning the midnight oil." To...