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Maryland Raises Taxes on Tobacco

The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill that raises the tax on certain tobacco products (SB 1302). 

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Arizona Repeals Use Tax Declaration Requirement

Arizona repealed their consumer use tax declaration requirement. Arizona residents no longer have to report their use tax liability on their income tax returns now that Governor Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1214 into law. However, consumers who make purchases where … Continue reading

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California Governor: Increase Tax for $15.7 Billion Gap

California Governor Jerry Brown called for new spending cuts and higher taxes to offset the unexpected $15.7 billion budget gap, originally forecast at $9 billion. 

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Texas Amazon Tax Deal Illegal?

Texas tax lawyer and former deputy state comptroller, Buck Wood, has raised concerns that the recent deal between Texas and Amazon violates the state constitution, according to statesman.com. 

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Minnesota Senate Passes “Amazon” Tax Bill

UPDATE: 5/11/2012 Tax Analysts reports that a Conference Committee removed the “Amazon” law portion of SF 2391. The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that will require out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax if they do more than $10,000 in annual … Continue reading

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Tennessee to Decrease Sales Tax on Food

Tennessee stands poised to lower their sales tax rate on non-prepared food items. If signed by the Governor, Tennessee House Bill 3763 will lower the sales tax rate on food and food ingredients* from 5.5% to 5.25%, effective July 1, … Continue reading

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Washington Restaurants and Sales Tax

The Washington Department of Revenue published an online guide to help restaurants comply with Washington sales tax law. 

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Washington Local Sales Tax Rate Changes July, 2012

The Washington Department of Revenue posted a notice on their website signaling several city sales tax rate changes that will go into effect July 1, 2012: 

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Colorado Tax Exemption for Low-Emitting Heavy Vehicles

The Colorado Department of Revenue released a bulletin explaining the sales and use tax exemption for heavy vehicles that meet low-emission standards. 

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Nevada Local Sales Tax Rate Increase

The Nevada Department of Revenue announced that the sales tax rate in White Pine County will increase from 7.475% to 7.725%, effective July 1, 2012. The tax increase is a result of The White Pine County Commission voting to reinstate … Continue reading

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