A constantly changing tax landscape — from the Marketplace Fairness Act and various uniformity projects, to Wayfair and the digital economy — continues to alter the course of business as usual when it comes to staying compliant with state and local taxes. The current environment has...
Read MoreThe early years of a startup are challenging as you navigate financing, hiring, development and managing operations. If state tax considerations are one of the last things on your business’ to-do list, you’re not alone. With the finite resources that come with starting a company from...
Read MoreIt’s always important for companies to keep abreast of the revolving door of changes to state and local tax compliance. It’s critical not only to ensure they are keeping up and avoiding penalties, but also looking for any potential opportunities. Our recent webinar offered a...
Read MoreIn response to the devastating natural disasters that began on August 24, 2023, in several Michigan counties, the IRS has granted tax deadline extensions to provide support and flexibility to individuals and businesses in the affected areas. Eligible taxpayers will have until June 17, 2024, to...
Read More** This blog was last updated 8/14/24 **NOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. On December 22, 2023, New York’s governor signed Senate Bill 995B/Assembly Bill 3484A, enacting the New...
Read MoreOn January 24, 2024, a South Carolina Appeals Court affirmed that Amazon Services LLC was required to collect and remit sales tax on products sold on its marketplace for the period January 1, 2016, to March 31, 2016, totaling approximately $12.5 million. The case underscores the need for...
Read MorePosted by Dan Conrad On January 1, 2024, Wisconsin Assembly Bill (AB) 245 went into effect, exempting business personal property from taxation. This means taxpayers no longer need to file the Personal Property Return, Form M-L and Form M-P, reporting the annual statement of their business...
Read MoreUndoubtedly, businesses have experienced a plethora of major disruptions over the past few years, including accelerated labor market challenges. The shortage of skilled workers coupled with ongoing inflation is forcing employers to do more with less. One way to combat the problem is to...
Read MoreGrants and government backed loans can provide companies with critical alternatives to traditional financing, as well as opportunities to partner with their lenders in capital projects.
Read MoreWith interest rates and inflation both on the rise, tax planning is as important as ever for businesses. We’ve compiled some of the key areas that can help business decision makers and entrepreneurs alike manage cash flow for their enterprise, and stay up to date on prominent changes to tax...
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Read MoreThis year our fall CPE conference took on a slightly different shape. We of course had technical-focused educational sessions on topics geared toward private companies, but we also had the opportunity to join our investment industry colleagues and clients for extended networking and some...
Read More** This blog was last updated 12/18/23 ** The latest biennial budget bill made significant changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) that left many business taxpayers and practitioners in the state waiting for more clarity. On Monday, August 21, 2023, the Ohio Department of Taxation...
Read MoreWith more and more people consuming content digitally, Georgia is now one of the many states taking advantage of taxable revenue opportunities in this space. Georgia Senate Bill 56, signed on May 2, 2023, requires digital products, goods, services and codes downloaded in Georgia to be subject to...
Read MoreWe launched Cohen & Co’s 2023 Summer CPE Webinar Series with a discussion on sales and use tax, an area that is top of mind for many of our clients these days. It’s at the forefront of conversations as states increasingly turn to sales tax as a more significant revenue source...
Read MoreGovernor Mike DeWine signed Amended Substitute House Bill 33 (HB 33) into law earlier this month. The bill includes numerous pro-taxpayer changes, detailed below, for both Ohio businesses and their owners. Operating appropriations of the bill took effect July 4, 2023, while remaining provisions...
Read MoreOn May 9, 2023, the Maryland Supreme Court reversed a circuit court’s October 2022 decision on the Maryland Digital Advertising Services Tax — reinstating it, for the time being, for businesses selling online ads. So, what does this mean for taxpayers? Below we take a brief...
Read MoreOn December 27, 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 223 into law, expanding the ability of vendors to deduct sales tax for bad debts. The bill impacts businesses, such as retail stores, that offer store-branded credit cards and applies to debt charged off as uncollectible on or after July 1...
Read MoreConsidering the Super Bowl is in less than a week, and the NCAA March Madness Tournament is right around the corner, it’s a fitting time to highlight a few important tax items to keep in mind if you’re engaged in sports betting in Ohio. For individuals placing bets, it’s...
Read MoreWith the enactment of A.B. 4295 on December 22, 2022, New Jersey became the latest state to amend their tax laws to automatically conform to the federal S corporation election. Historically, most states have recognized the federal S corporation election. New Jersey, however, has required a...
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