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September 28, 2020
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IRS Reminds Taxpayers Who Missed July 15 Deadline to File Now to Avoid Penalties
The IRS has reminded taxpayers who missed the July 15 deadline without requesting an extension about some important tips, including filing electronically as soon as possible to reduce potential penalt...
The IRS has reminded taxpayers who missed the July 15 deadline without requesting an extension about some important tips, including filing electronically as soon as possible to reduce potential penalt...
Interest Payments Coming to Timely Filers
The Treasury and IRS announced on August 18 that they were to start sending interest payments to about 13.9 million individual taxpayers who timely filed their 2019 federal income tax returns and are ...
The Treasury and IRS announced on August 18 that they were to start sending interest payments to about 13.9 million individual taxpayers who timely filed their 2019 federal income tax returns and are ...
Processing Pending Payments During COVID-19
The IRS has warned taxpayers that if they mailed checks (either with or without tax returns), the checks may still be unopened in the backlog of mail that it is processing due to COVID-19. Any payment...
The IRS has warned taxpayers that if they mailed checks (either with or without tax returns), the checks may still be unopened in the backlog of mail that it is processing due to COVID-19. Any payment...
IRS Reopens Registration Period for Economic Impact Payments for Certain Federal Beneficiaries
The IRS has announced that it will reopen the registration period for federal beneficiaries who did not receive $500 per child payments earlier this year, as it continues to look for ways to look for ...
The IRS has announced that it will reopen the registration period for federal beneficiaries who did not receive $500 per child payments earlier this year, as it continues to look for ways to look for ...
Taxpayers Can File Form 1040-X Electronically
The IRS has announced that taxpayers can now submit Form 1040-X electronically with commercial tax filing software. Until now, taxpayers were required to mail a completed Form 1040-X to the IRS for pr...
The IRS has announced that taxpayers can now submit Form 1040-X electronically with commercial tax filing software. Until now, taxpayers were required to mail a completed Form 1040-X to the IRS for pr...
IRS Reminds Individuals: Unemployment Compensation Taxable
The IRS has reminded individuals receiving unemployment compensation (beneficiaries) that they can have tax withheld from their benefits now to help avoid owing taxes on this income when they file the...
The IRS has reminded individuals receiving unemployment compensation (beneficiaries) that they can have tax withheld from their benefits now to help avoid owing taxes on this income when they file the...
Taxpayers Urged to Renew Expiring ITINs
The IRS announced that more than one million Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) will expire at the end of 2020. ITINs are used by people who have tax filing or payment obligations unde...
The IRS announced that more than one million Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) will expire at the end of 2020. ITINs are used by people who have tax filing or payment obligations unde...
IRS Reminds Employers of Payroll Service Provider Options
The IRS has reminded employers of their options when it comes to choosing payroll service providers. The IRS also summarized the different types of third party providers available, including:payroll s...
The IRS has reminded employers of their options when it comes to choosing payroll service providers. The IRS also summarized the different types of third party providers available, including:payroll s...
AL - Protest denied as taxpayer failed to substantiate underreporting of sales
A Limited Liability Corporation's (LLC's) protest against additional Alabama sales and use and excise tax assessments was denied as the taxpayer reported a taxable-sales figure that was substantially ...
A Limited Liability Corporation's (LLC's) protest against additional Alabama sales and use and excise tax assessments was denied as the taxpayer reported a taxable-sales figure that was substantially ...
AK - Interest rate announced for Q3 of 2020
The Alaska interest rate for delinquent taxes and overpayment of taxes is set at 5.50%, compounded quarterly, for the period April 1, 2020, through September 30, 2020. The Department of Revenue postin...
The Alaska interest rate for delinquent taxes and overpayment of taxes is set at 5.50%, compounded quarterly, for the period April 1, 2020, through September 30, 2020. The Department of Revenue postin...
AZ - No local rate changes effective September 1
There are no local Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) changes effective September 1, 2020. The TPT rate chart can be viewed at: https://azdor.gov/sites/default/files/media/TPT_RATETABLE_09012020...
There are no local Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) changes effective September 1, 2020. The TPT rate chart can be viewed at: https://azdor.gov/sites/default/files/media/TPT_RATETABLE_09012020...
AR - Sale of extended warranty to out-of-state resident exempt from tax
A construction and forestry equipment dealer (taxpayer) was not required to collect Arkansas sales and use tax on the sale of extended warranty to an out-of-state resident. Generally, if a purchaser r...
A construction and forestry equipment dealer (taxpayer) was not required to collect Arkansas sales and use tax on the sale of extended warranty to an out-of-state resident. Generally, if a purchaser r...
CA - California rate schedules, filing thresholds, other adjusted figures released
California has released 2020 indexed income tax figures, based on a 1.4% inflation rate for June 2019 through June 2020. The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) provides indexed values for the following:persona...
California has released 2020 indexed income tax figures, based on a 1.4% inflation rate for June 2019 through June 2020. The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) provides indexed values for the following:persona...
CO - Tax rate reduction initiative qualifies for 2020 ballot
A proposed initiative to decrease the Colorado income tax rate has received enough signatures to appear on the state’s November 3, 2020, ballot.Tax Rate ReductionIf approved by voters, Initiative No...
A proposed initiative to decrease the Colorado income tax rate has received enough signatures to appear on the state’s November 3, 2020, ballot.Tax Rate ReductionIf approved by voters, Initiative No...
CT - 2020 sales tax holiday will be held August 16 through 22
The 2020 Connecticut sales tax holiday will be held August 16 through August 22, 2020. The holiday is held annually and begins on the third Sunday of August until the following Saturday. Notice, Conn...
The 2020 Connecticut sales tax holiday will be held August 16 through August 22, 2020. The holiday is held annually and begins on the third Sunday of August until the following Saturday. Notice, Conn...
DE - City of Lewes authorized to impose lodgings tax
The city of Lewes is authorized to impose and collect a local Delaware lodgings tax of up to 3%. Ch. 275 (S.B. 210), Laws 2020, effective August 6, 2020...
The city of Lewes is authorized to impose and collect a local Delaware lodgings tax of up to 3%. Ch. 275 (S.B. 210), Laws 2020, effective August 6, 2020...
DC - Work from home does not create franchise tax nexus
The District of Columbia has stated it will not seek to impose corporation franchise tax or unincorporated business franchise tax nexus solely on the basis of employees or property used to allow emplo...
The District of Columbia has stated it will not seek to impose corporation franchise tax or unincorporated business franchise tax nexus solely on the basis of employees or property used to allow emplo...
FL - Publication on information to update address/jurisdiction database issued
For sales and use tax purposes, the Florida Department of Revenue (department) has issued a tax information publication discussing the time and manner in which counties are required to submit informat...
For sales and use tax purposes, the Florida Department of Revenue (department) has issued a tax information publication discussing the time and manner in which counties are required to submit informat...
GA - Guidance on sales and use tax exemption for qualified job training organizations issued
An update to Georgia sales and use tax exemption for qualified job training organizations guidance discusses that:sales tax exemption for qualified job training organizations expired on June 30, 2020;...
An update to Georgia sales and use tax exemption for qualified job training organizations guidance discusses that:sales tax exemption for qualified job training organizations expired on June 30, 2020;...
HI - Hawaii updates federal conformity, decouples from some cares act provisions
Hawaii updated its IRC conformity date for computing corporate and individual income tax liability. The new general conformity date is March 27, 2020, for tax years beginning after December 31, 2019. ...
Hawaii updated its IRC conformity date for computing corporate and individual income tax liability. The new general conformity date is March 27, 2020, for tax years beginning after December 31, 2019. ...
ID - Updated w-4 instructions including information for nonresident aliens issued
Idaho updated its W-4 instructions to include withholding information for nonresident aliens. The taxpayer may access Idaho W-4 through W-4 webpage. Notice, Idaho State Tax Commission, August 12, ...
Idaho updated its W-4 instructions to include withholding information for nonresident aliens. The taxpayer may access Idaho W-4 through W-4 webpage. Notice, Idaho State Tax Commission, August 12, ...
IL - Retailer's sale, installation of appliances not exempt from tax
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the decision of the circuit court finding that a retailer’s (taxpayer’s) sale of certain appliances was not exempt from the retail occupancy tax despite its s...
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the decision of the circuit court finding that a retailer’s (taxpayer’s) sale of certain appliances was not exempt from the retail occupancy tax despite its s...
IN - Refund of sales tax on vehicle purchase properly denied
An Indiana business (taxpayer) was not entitled to a refund of sales tax paid on a vehicle purchase as it was its lender, and not the taxpayer, that actually paid the tax under the financing arrangeme...
An Indiana business (taxpayer) was not entitled to a refund of sales tax paid on a vehicle purchase as it was its lender, and not the taxpayer, that actually paid the tax under the financing arrangeme...
IA - Taxpayers' activities on farmland not sufficient to meet material participation threshold
Taxpayers were properly subject to additional Iowa personal income taxes resulting from the sale of farmland as the taxpayers failed to prove material participation in the cash-farm-lease activities t...
Taxpayers were properly subject to additional Iowa personal income taxes resulting from the sale of farmland as the taxpayers failed to prove material participation in the cash-farm-lease activities t...
KS - Q4 local rate changes announced
The Kansas DOR announces the local sales and use tax rate changes below for the quarter beginning October 1, 2020.County Rate ChangesCounty rate changes and developments are as follows:Ellis County in...
The Kansas DOR announces the local sales and use tax rate changes below for the quarter beginning October 1, 2020.County Rate ChangesCounty rate changes and developments are as follows:Ellis County in...
KY - Guidance on payment of quarterly surplus lines premium taxes issued
For personal income tax purposes, the Kentucky Department of Insurance (department) has issued a bulletin clarifying the process for remittance of surplus lines taxes to the department. The bulletin c...
For personal income tax purposes, the Kentucky Department of Insurance (department) has issued a bulletin clarifying the process for remittance of surplus lines taxes to the department. The bulletin c...
LA - Louisiana requests notices for disaster and emergency-related services rendered by nonresidents
The Louisiana Department of Revenue has requested that state registered businesses provide written notices concerning disaster or emergency-related services rendered by nonresident personal and corpor...
The Louisiana Department of Revenue has requested that state registered businesses provide written notices concerning disaster or emergency-related services rendered by nonresident personal and corpor...
ME - General information bulletin on sales, fuel, and special tax updated
Maine issued an updated bulletin containing important information for taxpayers subject to sales, use, service provider, and other special taxes. The bulletin, among other topics, discusses applicabil...
Maine issued an updated bulletin containing important information for taxpayers subject to sales, use, service provider, and other special taxes. The bulletin, among other topics, discusses applicabil...
MD - Unauthorized insurance company not subject to corporate income tax
On remand, the Maryland Tax Court held that an unauthorized insurance company was exempt from state corporate income taxation under Title 4 of the Insurance Article. The exemption language under Title...
On remand, the Maryland Tax Court held that an unauthorized insurance company was exempt from state corporate income taxation under Title 4 of the Insurance Article. The exemption language under Title...
MA - Addition of subsequent property tax payments in redemption amount not allowed
For Massachusetts property tax purposes, the redemption amount that the owners would have to pay in order to redeem the title to their property cannot include subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser af...
For Massachusetts property tax purposes, the redemption amount that the owners would have to pay in order to redeem the title to their property cannot include subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser af...
MI - Prepaid fuel rates announced
Beginning October 1, 2020, Michigan’s prepaid sales tax rate on fuel will change. From October 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020, the prepaid rate for gasoline decreases from 10.9 cents per gallon to...
Beginning October 1, 2020, Michigan’s prepaid sales tax rate on fuel will change. From October 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020, the prepaid rate for gasoline decreases from 10.9 cents per gallon to...
MN - Subtraction for parents saving back-to-school shopping receipts; k-12 education income tax credit
The Minnesota Department of Revenue (department) has issued a press release informing parents who save receipts for school supply purchases that they can claim valuable K-12 tax benefits on their pers...
The Minnesota Department of Revenue (department) has issued a press release informing parents who save receipts for school supply purchases that they can claim valuable K-12 tax benefits on their pers...
MS - Taxpayer’s use of alternative apportionment method upheld
The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the chancery court’s decision that the Department of Revenue (DOR) failed to fairly represent the true value of a corporate income taxpayer’s capital employe...
The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the chancery court’s decision that the Department of Revenue (DOR) failed to fairly represent the true value of a corporate income taxpayer’s capital employe...
MO - Taxpayer not entitled to casualty loss refund
A taxpayer was not entitled to a refund of Missouri motor vehicle sales tax paid on her purchase of a new motor vehicle because the purchase was not due to the casualty loss of her old vehicle. Genera...
A taxpayer was not entitled to a refund of Missouri motor vehicle sales tax paid on her purchase of a new motor vehicle because the purchase was not due to the casualty loss of her old vehicle. Genera...
MT - Rules adopted on credits for film and other media productions
Montana adopted rules to implement the income tax credits allowed for film, television, and related media production companies. The new rules specifically address: definitions; media production tax cr...
Montana adopted rules to implement the income tax credits allowed for film, television, and related media production companies. The new rules specifically address: definitions; media production tax cr...
NE - Local rate changes and municipal boundary changes announced
Several local sales and use tax rate changes and municipal boundary changes take effect in Nebraska on January 1, 2021.Local Tax Rate ChangesThe tax rates for Gordon, Greeley, and Juniata increase fro...
Several local sales and use tax rate changes and municipal boundary changes take effect in Nebraska on January 1, 2021.Local Tax Rate ChangesThe tax rates for Gordon, Greeley, and Juniata increase fro...
NV - Nevada enacts tax amnesty program and temporary acceleration of net proceeds tax on minerals
New legislation requires the Nevada Department of Taxation to establish a tax amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers. It also accelerates payment of the net proceeds tax due for minerals.Tax Amnesty...
New legislation requires the Nevada Department of Taxation to establish a tax amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers. It also accelerates payment of the net proceeds tax due for minerals.Tax Amnesty...
NH - Interest rates decrease for 2021
Interest rates on underpayments and refunds of New Hampshire taxes will decrease for 2021.For 2021, rates are:5% for underpayments (down from 7% for 2020); and2% for refunds (down from 4% for 2020).Te...
Interest rates on underpayments and refunds of New Hampshire taxes will decrease for 2021.For 2021, rates are:5% for underpayments (down from 7% for 2020); and2% for refunds (down from 4% for 2020).Te...
NJ - Denial of veteran surviving spouse exemption affirmed
The widow of a disabled veteran was not entitled to a surviving spouse veteran’s exemption from New Jersey property taxes on her residence because the veteran never had any ownership interest in the...
The widow of a disabled veteran was not entitled to a surviving spouse veteran’s exemption from New Jersey property taxes on her residence because the veteran never had any ownership interest in the...
NM - Delivered groceries may not be taxable
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has issued new guidance on when grocery deliveries may be subject to gross receipts taxes. Grocery deliveries have increased as people try to stay home m...
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has issued new guidance on when grocery deliveries may be subject to gross receipts taxes. Grocery deliveries have increased as people try to stay home m...
NY - Taxpayer allowed partial child and dependent care credit
A New York personal income taxpayer established that he was entitled to a partial child and dependent care credit for the tax years at issue. In this matter, the taxpayer claimed a child and dependent...
A New York personal income taxpayer established that he was entitled to a partial child and dependent care credit for the tax years at issue. In this matter, the taxpayer claimed a child and dependent...
NC - SST boundary database updated
North Carolina has updated the boundary database under the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement.Effective Date of Boundary DatabaseThe database is updated to include changes effective October...
North Carolina has updated the boundary database under the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement.Effective Date of Boundary DatabaseThe database is updated to include changes effective October...
ND - Local tax change announced
North Dakota has announced an upcoming local sales and use tax rate change that is effective October 1, 2020.ThompsonThompson will impose a city sales, use, and alcohol gross receipts tax of 2%. Rele...
North Dakota has announced an upcoming local sales and use tax rate change that is effective October 1, 2020.ThompsonThompson will impose a city sales, use, and alcohol gross receipts tax of 2%. Rele...
OH - Average wholesale prices for pat released
Ohio has released the petroleum activity tax (PAT) statewide average wholesale prices for the fourth quarter of 2020.What is the average price per gallon?The average prices per gallon for the fourth q...
Ohio has released the petroleum activity tax (PAT) statewide average wholesale prices for the fourth quarter of 2020.What is the average price per gallon?The average prices per gallon for the fourth q...
OK - Rule on used tire recycling fee amended
The Oklahoma Tax Commission has amended its rule on the used tire recycling fee to reflect that the fee applies to first titling of a semitrailer or trailer and to the first titling of motor vehicles ...
The Oklahoma Tax Commission has amended its rule on the used tire recycling fee to reflect that the fee applies to first titling of a semitrailer or trailer and to the first titling of motor vehicles ...
OR - Business energy tax credit did not generate taxable income; protest sustained
A married couple’s purchase of business energy tax credit at a discount did not generate taxable income for Oregon personal income tax purposes. In this matter, the Department of Revenue (department...
A married couple’s purchase of business energy tax credit at a discount did not generate taxable income for Oregon personal income tax purposes. In this matter, the Department of Revenue (department...
PA - Pennsylvania senior tax freeze discussed
The Philadelphia Department of Revenue reminds seniors about their real estate tax bills and the Senior Tax Freeze program that is available. Although the official deadline to apply for the program is...
The Philadelphia Department of Revenue reminds seniors about their real estate tax bills and the Senior Tax Freeze program that is available. Although the official deadline to apply for the program is...
RI - Reminder issued for third quarter estimated tax deadline
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is reminding income taxpayers that September 15, 2020, is the deadline for certain payments of estimated tax.Third Quarter Estimated Taxes Due September 15Third q...
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is reminding income taxpayers that September 15, 2020, is the deadline for certain payments of estimated tax.Third Quarter Estimated Taxes Due September 15Third q...
SC - Interest rate for overpayments and underpayments unchanged
From September 30, 2020 through December 31, 2020, the South Carolina interest rate on underpayments of taxes remains 3%. The refund rate for overpayments remains 0%. Information Letter 20-25, South ...
From September 30, 2020 through December 31, 2020, the South Carolina interest rate on underpayments of taxes remains 3%. The refund rate for overpayments remains 0%. Information Letter 20-25, South ...
SD - Internet access no longer subject to tax
Internet access is no longer subject to South Dakota sales tax.Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998The Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998 temporarily stopped states and municipalities from imposing new taxe...
Internet access is no longer subject to South Dakota sales tax.Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998The Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998 temporarily stopped states and municipalities from imposing new taxe...
TN - Effect of cares act provisions in Tennessee discussed
The federal CARES Act amended IRC Sec. 168 to reduce the MACRS recovery period of qualified improvement property from 39 years to 15 years, thereby making such property eligible for federal bonus depr...
The federal CARES Act amended IRC Sec. 168 to reduce the MACRS recovery period of qualified improvement property from 39 years to 15 years, thereby making such property eligible for federal bonus depr...
TX - Second extension for filing franchise tax and other matters discussed
In its August 2020 tax policy newsletter, Texas clarified that entities that properly secure a second extension (after filing a first extension by July 15) will have until January 15, 2021, to file th...
In its August 2020 tax policy newsletter, Texas clarified that entities that properly secure a second extension (after filing a first extension by July 15) will have until January 15, 2021, to file th...
UT - Received in response to covid-19 exempted from Utah tax
Utah will not tax certain amounts received by taxpayers in response to COVID-19. The tax relief applies for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, for amounts received as:a forgiven loan und...
Utah will not tax certain amounts received by taxpayers in response to COVID-19. The tax relief applies for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, for amounts received as:a forgiven loan und...
VT - Local tax changes announced
St. Albans City will impose a Vermont 1% local option sales tax effective October 1, 2020. The City is also added to the list of municipalities imposing a 1% local option meals, alcoholic beverages, a...
St. Albans City will impose a Vermont 1% local option sales tax effective October 1, 2020. The City is also added to the list of municipalities imposing a 1% local option meals, alcoholic beverages, a...
VA - Ratio of vehicles miles traveled in Virginia used in calculating trucking company’s tax
For Virginia corporate income tax purposes, an out of state trucking company would calculate its Virginia source income by allocating the relevant percentage of their total taxable income based on a r...
For Virginia corporate income tax purposes, an out of state trucking company would calculate its Virginia source income by allocating the relevant percentage of their total taxable income based on a r...
WA - Exemption for data centers with multiple buildings explained
The Washington Department of Revenue has issued guidance on application of the data center sales and use tax exemption to centers composed of multiple buildings.Qualifying TenantsThere are a total of ...
The Washington Department of Revenue has issued guidance on application of the data center sales and use tax exemption to centers composed of multiple buildings.Qualifying TenantsThere are a total of ...
WV - Rules implement coal severance tax rebate
The West Virginia coal severance tax rebate is available to taxpayers that make a capital investment in new machinery and equipment that results in an increase in coal production. The rules sunset eff...
The West Virginia coal severance tax rebate is available to taxpayers that make a capital investment in new machinery and equipment that results in an increase in coal production. The rules sunset eff...
WI - Cleaning equipment not used directly in manufacturing not entitled to exemption
A dairy company’s (taxpayer’s) cleaning equipment used in its cheese plants did not qualify for Wisconsin personal property tax exemption because the equipment was not directly used in the product...
A dairy company’s (taxpayer’s) cleaning equipment used in its cheese plants did not qualify for Wisconsin personal property tax exemption because the equipment was not directly used in the product...
WY - SST certificate of compliance updated
Wyoming has updated its Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement certificate of compliance. The changes are effective August 1, 2020. SST Certificate of Compliance, Wyoming Department of Revenue...
Wyoming has updated its Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement certificate of compliance. The changes are effective August 1, 2020. SST Certificate of Compliance, Wyoming Department of Revenue...
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