TEXAS – Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller, announced that state sales tax collections hit $2.07 billion in April. Up 10.9 percent from the same month last year. It has been 25 consecutive months that Texas has seen sales tax increases compared to the previous year.

TEXAS – The 2012 ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday begins Saturday, May 26 and ends Monday, May 28.
The products qualifying for the exemption are:
• Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less
• Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
• Ceiling fans
• Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
• Clothes washers*
• Dishwashers
• Dehumidifiers
• Programmable thermostats
Qualifying products will display the ENERGY STAR logo, which may appear on the appliance, the packaging or the Energy Guide label.
There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday, and an exemption …

TEXAS – Spring Is In The Air!
A few reminders of what is taxable and what is not when selling or purchasing seasonal products and services.
Seeds and Bulbs: Seeds for annual and perennial plants are exempt. Exemption certificate is not required to purchase these items tax free. Grass seed is taxable, but a farmer or rancher may claim an exemption if it will be used to produce feed for farm or work animals or to produce turf or grass for sale in the regular course of business. Flower …

Ohio – Upcoming statutory amnesty starting May 1, 2012 through June 15, 2012. Included but not limited to personal income, vendor’s sales, seller’s use, corporate franchise and county and transit authority sales tax. Applicable years will be for taxes due and payable as of May 1, 2011. Penalties will be waived. 50% interest will be waived.

TEXAS – From June 12 through August 17, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will waive penalties and interest for businesses that file delinquent tax reports and pay all taxes due, or amend reports that underreported taxes and pay the taxes due. Reports originally due before April 1, 2012, are eligible for this limited amnesty.
The amnesty is available for all state and local taxes and fees administered by the Comptroller’s office, with the exception of Public Utility Commission grow receipts assessments.
Amnesty applies to you if,
• didn’t file a tax …