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State Taxation

  • A Comparison of State Residency Rules

    By:
    Brian Gordon, CPA
    |
    Feb 1, 2017
    All states agree that you are taxed as a resident in the state where you are domiciled, although some exemptions apply for extended absences. They also agree on the definition of “domicile”—which, in simple terms, is your primary residence. States don’t, however, uniformly agree on the factors that determine your domicile. 
  • Doing Business on the Web: State Tax Traps for the Unwary

    By:
    Elizabeth Pascal, JD, Mark Klein, and Joe Endres, JD
    |
    Feb 1, 2017
    It isn’t easy being an online retailer or service provider these days. Businesses have increasing opportunities and economic pressures to expand their market beyond a single state or region—in fact, other than “mom and pop” stores serving a single local community, it’s rare to find any business that isn’t seeking to expand its geographic market. 
  • State Residency for Professional Athletes: Overview and Traps for the Unwary

    By:
    Corey L. Rosenthal, JD
    |
    Dec 1, 2016

    Fall is an amazing time of the year for sports fans. The NFL season is in full swing, the NBA and NHL seasons are beginning, and—of course—baseball’s World Series is played. As both sports enthusiasts and state and local tax professionals, we also focus on how professional athletes must report their taxes to various states.  

  • Exotic Dance Club Wins Battle, Loses War

    By:
    Brian Gordon, CPA
    |
    Nov 1, 2016

    Admission charges to a place of amusement—such as baseball games, museums, and beaches—are subject to New York State sales tax. There is, however, an exemption under New York Tax Law section 1105(f)(1) on admission charges to a theater or place of assembly for “dramatic or musical arts performances.” 

  • 2016 New York Tax Update: Highlights and Lowlights

    By:
    Timothy P. Noonan, JD
    |
    Oct 1, 2016

    This article covers recent updates and developments in the New York State and City tax areas.

  • New York State Releases Its Throwback Tax Form (and It Is Unduly Complex)

    By:
    Kevin Matz, Esq., CPA, LLM
    |
    Feb 1, 2016
    The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has posted on its website Form IT-205-J, New York State Accumulation Distribution for Exempt Resident Trusts (Schedule J).
  • IRS, States, and Tax Industry Implement New Safeguards

    By:
    Damon Asper
    |
    Jan 1, 2016
    Protecting taxpayers against fraud is a top priority for the IRS. But recent years have proved challenging, as criminals gather increasing amounts of personal data. The IRS, however, has made real progress in the past several years.

 
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