Insights

Importance of Data Accuracy

May 24, 2021.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Businesses rely on data to make important and costly decisions. Logistic business decisions rely upon available data. While much attention is given to the outcome or presentation of these decisions, how much attention is given to the creation of the data used? Where does the stream of...

Maryland Updates Tax Rules on Digital Products

May 24, 2021.
Tax Publications

Effective March 14, 2021, Maryland’s Comptroller expanded the sales and use tax to digital products and digital code. Previously these items were not taxable because they were not in a tangible medium. Now regardless of whether they are downloaded or streamed, many products will be required to have tax applied...

The Four Aims of an Excellent Tax Consultant

May 20, 2021.
Tax Publications

An excellent business tax consultant is a business consultant first and a tax consultant second. This remains true whether they are an external consultant serving clients or an internal consultant serving a singular business in the day-to-day demands of a tax function. This does not mean that anyone with minimal...

At a Glance: Q2 2021 Logistics Bulletin Summary & Outlook

May 17, 2021.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Air Global air volume, measured in CTKs, reached an all-time high in March. Volume is likely to continue increasing throughout 2021 based on market indicators. (1) Air cargo capacity is slowly returning to the market when compared YoY but is still behind 2019 levels by 12%. The supply of capacity can’t meet...

7 Excel Productivity Hacks You Need to Know

May 17, 2021.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

Microsoft Excel is a key software that is especially relied upon by tax professionals who, despite seeing excellent innovations in tax technology in recent years, still rely upon Excel heavily to conduct their duties. This article from Allyn Tax’s business analyst team identifies some helpful tips and tricks...

File Your Indiana Property Tax Returns Online this Year

May 13, 2021.
Tax Publications

The State of Indiana announced January 7, 2021 that they would be launching a new online portal (“PPOP-IN”) for completing and submitting business personal property tax filings for 2021. As of February 4, 2021, the Portal is live and accepting online filings. Who is impacted? Taxpayers: Any business or farmer that owns or...

State Sales and Use Tax Due Dates

May 11, 2021.
Tax Publications

Sales and use taxes are predominantly, but not exclusively, state administered taxes and each state has their own set of rules and regulations regarding tax collection and remittance. Businesses with a sufficient connection to these states are legally obligated to collect tax on taxable sales and remit the funds...

Egyptian Authorities: Claims for the Changci Reduced to US$ 600 million

May 11, 2021.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

According to the report from Shipping Network on May 10, the Suez Canal Authority proposed that the authority would cut its owner’s claim by one-third for the container ship Ever Given that blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week. The 400-meter-long ship is owned by Shoei Kisen Kaisha...

California Sales and Use Tax Audit Tips

May 06, 2021.
Tax Publications

The state of California has the highest state sales tax rate at 7.25%, and the eighth-highest average combined state and local tax rate at 8.68%, according to the Tax Foundation. This means sales tax mistakes in The Golden State are typically going to be much more costly than those made in others....

Coronavirus Update - May 5 2021

May 05, 2021.
Coronavirus Updates

Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. The concern over rising COVID infections in India continue...

Does Working at Home Work For You?

May 05, 2021.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

It has been just over one year of working remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic and while some find themselves wondering how they ever functioned outside the comfort of their homes, others are itching to be back in the office. While you may feel a certain way about your work...

D.C. Sales Tax Exemption for Hotel stays for Federal Troops Extended

May 04, 2021.
Tax Publications

Tax Notice 2021-03 issued by D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has extended the sales tax exemption for hotel stays by federal and state troops from March 31st, 2021 until May 31st, 2021. This extension will address troops from federal agencies and other states that were deployed to the capital...