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California Announces New Use Tax Collection Requirements for In-State and Out-of-State Retailers

California Announces New Use Tax Collection Requirements for In-State and Out-of-State Retailers

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced today that beginning April 1, 2019, out-of-state retailers selling above certain thresholds into California will be required to collect California use taxes on their sales into California. Today ‘s Special Notices also impact in-state and out-of-state retailers’ obligations to collect and remit district use taxes adopted by California localities. “Today ‘s announcement…

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How do I track mileage for taxes?

How do I track mileage for taxes?

Answer: I recommend creating a spreadsheet and putting in all of the meetings you traveled to over the year. You can download my IRS compliant mileage tracker below, or create your own spreadsheet and add columns for the date, business purpose, client you’re meeting with, and starting/ending destination. At the end of the year, you’ll be able to total the mileage…

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New Tax Law Takes a Bite out of the Meals & Entertainment and Transportation Deductions

New Tax Law Takes a Bite out of the Meals & Entertainment and Transportation Deductions

Tax reform law commonly referred to as H.R. 1 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has changed the deductibility of certain meals, entertainment and transportation expenses. Prior to 2018, a taxpayer could deduct 50 percent of business meals and entertainment and 100 percent of meals provided through an in-house cafeteria or meals provided for the convenience of the employer (i.e., de…

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Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction

Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction

Section 199A deduction also known as the Qualified Business Income deduction arises from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017. This is a significant tax break for small business owners but there are rules and limits of course. Section 199, without the A, is the section covering Domestic Production Activities Deduction. Section 199A is seemingly modeled after this (or…

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What’s Actually Included in Cost of Goods Sold?

What’s Actually Included in Cost of Goods Sold?

At its surface, cost of goods sold seems like an easy number to calculate—it’s simply the amount you paid to create and deliver the goods you sold or services you delivered over a given time period. At its surface, cost of goods sold seems like an easy number to calculate—it’s simply the amount you paid to create and deliver the…

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