Try as we might, it’s simply not possible to read all the news, all of the time. That’s why we’ve assembled this list of the week’s top sales tax stories. Dazzle your friends with your sales tax savvy and save time to boot.
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Hawaii Supreme Court says online travel companies must pay GET
The Supreme Court of Hawaii has ruled that online travel companies (OTCs) do, in fact, owe the state general excise taxes for the period 2000-2011 (and beyond). Exactly how much the OTCs owe in additional penalties and interest is up to the State Tax Appeal Court.
Hurricane Sandy sparks class action suit over sales tax
Recovery from Hurricane Sandy includes litigation for a growing number of people. Class action lawsuits have been filed against insurance companies that allegedly withheld millions of dollars in sales tax payments to policyholders.
Utah to raise gas tax, allow local sale tax hike
Lawmakers in Utah have agreed to raise the state gas tax for the first time in nearly 20 years. In addition, they approved legislation allowing local jurisdictions to seek voter approval for local sales tax increases to fund local projects.
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India tackles messy web of sales taxes
What would a bureaucrat do without rules and regulations to check and enforce? Officials in India will find out if Prime Minister Narenda Modi succeeds in implementing a single, nationwide sales tax levy in place of the “patchwork of taxes” currently in place.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf predicts billions in revenue from proposed sales tax
The governor of Pennsylvania would like to impose sales tax on numerous currently exempt goods and services. His budget proposal also seeks to increase the state sales tax rate by 0.6%.
Texas RRC Commissioner: natural gas fueling stations have increased by 25% in six months
The number of natural gas fueling stations throughout Texas has increased by 25% in the past 6 months, according to the Texas Railroad Commission. Another 42 stations will soon be available to the more than 7,200 natural gas vehicles in Texas.
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