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You'll find below all Allyn news items and publications, if you have any questions related to any of them, please contact us at
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As one year ends, another one begins. It’s that time of year again: time to begin the annual business personal property tax return filing season. Will you be ready to file all the returns, verify assessments, and pay the tax bills?Could you use some help?
Please read on to see how we can provide a customized solution to your property tax compliance and consulting needs.
A new year brings a new round of tax law changes in 2012. Many important tax law changes are taking effect in 2012 as the result of tax legislation, regulations, and rulings. While this is not a complete list, we will focus on five of these revisions. Some of these business changes include new instruction on deduction vs. capitalization of tangible property costs, estimated taxes for large corporations, extended write-off period for certain property, reduced bonus depreciation allowance for qualified property, and reduced expensing.
Please read on to see how your business will be impacted.
Ask the logistics experts: simple answers to your every day logistics questions.
Allyn International Services France (AISF), a subsidiary of Allyn International Services, Inc., is pleased to introduce an expansion of current services. AISF was opened in 2000 and Allyn International Services, Inc. will celebrate 20 years in business in 2012.
Allyn International manages freight for an international company with locations in Australia, Singapore, India, South Korea, Japan and China. Each of the satellite locations handles export declaration and regulation according to their own process. Of all of the locations, China is the most complicated.
As of October 1st 2011, US Customs has raised the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) from .21%
to .3464%. The MPF is a charge that is placed on all imports.
Please read on.
The U.S. Senate has passed Foreign Currency Manipulation Bill, please read on.
Ask the logistics experts: simple answers to your every day logistics questions.
The Senate has passed a bill renewing GSP, Extending TAA and raising MPF.
Read on.
The WCO has announced the HTS Nomenclature changes that will be implemented on January 1, 2012.
Read on.
The signing into force of the South Korea, Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements will bring an increase in the Merchandise Processing Fee for imports into the U.S.
Read on.
Nothing about sales tax stays constant or consistent. Knowing what goods and services are taxable or exempt can be a full time job. With the increase in audits around the country, many companies are discovering sales tax and use tax errors that never would have come to light if not for the scrutiny of auditors.
Read on to see how you can be proactive in the area of sales tax and use tax overpayments and uncovering opportunities for your company.
The Allyn International team has collected highlights from the industry to bring you our first newsletter of 2011. There have already been events this year that have affected the transporation industry and we anticipate 2011 to be an exciting year.
In Touch with Our Customers
Measuring customer satisfaction on a regular basis is not only part of our quality policy, but also one of the key elements of our organization's strategy. Part of our mission is to provide exceptional professional services and just through our customers feedback is that we can understand how well we are doing and what else we need to do to accomplish our mission. This insight is an integral part of our organization and processes and is a critical component of an environment of continuous improvement across all of our services.
In today’s global environment, as many countries implement new customs and security regulations, it is important for companies to show global consistency when it comes to trade compliance.
Washington state has kicked off a three month amnesty program beginning February 1st, 2011.
Read on to see if your company could be eligible to participate and how Allyn’s tax team can help you get started.
Incoterms® 2010, the International Chamber of Commerce's latest revision to the rules relating to the use of international and domestic commercial terms became effective January 1, 2011.
Read on to see how these changes may affect your transportation and supply chain requirements.
In the current challenging environment a Freight Logistics assessment or audit will help identify inefficiencies of a logistics chain and map improvements which will improve performance and generate savings as well as cost avoidance. A professionally performed audit can bring your logistics organization from a cost and concern centre to a selling point for you organization.
The state of Washington is offering four different types of tax incentives with the aerospace industry in mind. Read on to see if your business is eligible for these special tax incentives and how to get them.
Changes for Washington’s B&O ‘Trailing’ Nexus Guidelines
California’s BOE is coming soon to a Zip Code near you
Kansas State Tax Amnesty Program Began September 1, 2010
Have Unpaid Taxes in Illinois? Tax Amnesty Program to Start October 1, 2010
Utilizing a Master HTS Parts list can help an importer in a number of ways. A Master HTS Parts List will help decrease customs clearance delays and help increase import compliance. However, it is important that your Master HTS Parts List be correct and thorough. Allyn has the expertise and personnel to help you get your Master HTS Parts list in order.
Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn), a global supply chain, trade services and tax management provider, has deployed multi-modal route guide software for a Fortune 500 surgical and medical instrument Manufacturing firm. Allyn’s route guide software is a user friendly, Software as a Service (SaaS) decision support system that provides a side-by-side comparison of transportation options using sets of defined parameters.
Mandatory Combined Reporting Trend: Do you have a choice? As many states review their budget shortfalls this year, the option to move toward mandatory combined reporting continues to appear on several legislative agendas. This move is generally seen by states to increase revenue, although some studies seem to indicate the opposite effect.
Allyn International freight forwarding (3PL) team is happy to publish the April 2010 issue of Allyn's Iraqi newsletter related to logistics, transportation and business information in Iraq.
Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn) has been chosen as a presenter at the
European Wind Energy Conference (EWEC) being held April 20 - 23, 2010 in Warsaw, Poland. Presentation topics were submitted by industry participants and reviewed by EWEC. Allyn’s presentation - Wind Energy Packaging Design and Reverse Logistics Management - was accepted in the “supply chain” category.
ALLYN international's freight forwarding team is happy to share with you our April 2010 CIS Newsletter.
Along with new programs that Customs and Border Protection has implemented over the last few years, importers have found the need to be more diligent while examining the details of import transactions, all while remaining efficient in these tough economic times.
Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn), a privately held professional services firm, recently completed a NAFTA truckload sourcing project that is expected to save its customer $210,000 in annual freight charges. The savings was achieved by negotiating freight rates and service for dedicated flatbed, dry van and 24’ straight truck equipment. Allyn’s customer provides machined and forged components to the aerospace, transportation and energy industries.
How fair are your state’s tax statutes? What are your chances in an appeal?
Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn), to open a new office in Italy, Europe. Allyn currently has a significant presence in the Czech Republic, Germany, France, Russia and Spain. The Italian office will contribute to Allyn’s international expansion.
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue published its updated list of taxable and exempt tangible personal property.
The North Carolina Department of Revenue published its Supplemental Taxability Matrix, which lists taxable services and exemptions not defined in the SSTP Agreement or SSTP taxability matrix. Changes went into effect January 1, 2010.
Allyn International freight forwarding (3PL) team is happy to publish the first 2010 issue of Allyn's Iraqi newsletter related to logistics, transportation and business information in Iraq.
Many companies outsource some or all of their property tax compliance operation. If you are looking for assistance with appeals, audits, returns, assessments, tax bill payment, or outsourcing your entire property tax function, Allyn offers comprehensive, cost-effective property tax services to our multi-state corporate clients.
Are exempt sales costing you in an audit? Is a sales tax audit liability in your budget for 2010? Are your exemption certificates defendable?
Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn), announced that it joined the SmartWaySM Transport Partnership, a innovative collaboration between US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry designed to significantly reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution.
A number of changes in 2009 to the New York Empire Zone (EZ) or Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) tax credit programs could negatively impact the bottom line of many businesses.
Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn) recently concluded its 2009 customer service survey. The annual survey seeks to measure customer satisfaction levels with our Customs, Logistics and Tax Management services.
ALLYN international's freight forwarding team is happy to share with you our January 2010 CIS Newsletter.
Allyn was featured in the online magazine Exec Digital in their January 2010 edition.
Allyn International is happy to announce the publication of its new revamped website.
Allyn International joining FIATA
Allyn International participate in the 2009 break bulk fair and conferences in Antwerp.