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A recent controversy regarding the taxability of meals in the state of Connecticut serves as a reminder to tax professionals everywhere to remember the “State Tax Research Scale” when taking on the task of evaluating the taxability of products or service offerings. On September 6, 2019 the Department of Revenue…
With the increase of global warming, it is possible to connect European and Asian seaports along the Russian Arctic Coast. This is called “Northeast Passage” or “Nothern searoute.” This route reduces distances by 30% on average and transit times by 40% on average. Consequently, it also reduces the fuel needs…
The World Customs Organization is represented by 183 customs administrations and represents 98% of the world’s trade. When goods are shipped internationally, they must be classified for customs purposes using a Harmonized Tariff Schedule Number (HTS). Each separate product is assigned a classification code and amongst other things, the HTS…
On September 10, 2019 the International Chamber of Commerce launched Incoterms® 2020. Incoterms® rules on the use of domestic and international trade terms and facilite the conduct of global trade. In order to be effective, contracts will have to specify that Incoterms® 2020 are being used. This updated edition of…
With out a doubt, over the years, supply chain management has become an indispensable part of business. With supply chain management comes the power to boost customer service and reduce operating costs. This then leads to improvement of the financial standing of a company. Since supply chain management is a…
As most in logistics and transportation already know, the nation’s infrastructure is a constant topic of worry for everyone between ground level operations to politicians. Cities are strapped for cash because the funding for upkeep and upgrades simply hasn’t been allocated or isn’t available. The federal government drags its feet…
The 2019 Asian International Logistics technology and Transportion System exhibition will be held this year from October 23rd through the 26th in Shanghai, China. This exhibition will have 630 exhibitors to be attended, and it will have around 70,000 square meters of exhibition area. The main exhibits of this exhibition…
Everyone knows about Uber and how it has transformed the Taxi business. Now Uber Freight is on the rise and is about to transform the transportation business. Think of it as Uber, but for Truck Drivers. Although that may not sound ideal, there is an increasing problem in the supply…
If preparing, issuing, collecting, verifying, and storing exemption or resale certificates for exempt sales made in the US was not a daunting task previously, it most certainly is now. Just over a year after the Wayfair decision that rocked the sales tax world, businesses are now faced with a myriad…
Background Story In 2017, a viral social media campaigned was launched by Fyre Media about an immersive music festival on the island of Great Exuma (previously owned by Pablo Escobar) in the Bahamas that was to be thrown in spectacular fashion. Millions of young individuals wanted nothing more than to…