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Texas Local Sales and Use Tax Lawyer

Texas Local Sales and Use Tax Lawyer The Texas state sales and use tax rate is 6.25%, but local taxing jurisdictions (cities, counties, special purpose districts, and transit authorities) may also impose sales and use tax up to 2% for a total maximum combined rate of 8.25% Unlike a car,…
Mansoor Ansari
February 11, 2015
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Texas County Sales and Use Tax Attorney

County Sales and Use Tax There are 123 counties that impose a county sales and use tax for property tax relief. The county tax is collected in addition to state tax and any other local taxes (city, transit, and special purpose district) when applicable. The counties listed below have a…
Mansoor Ansari
February 11, 2015
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Interest rates on Texas Sales tax Attorney

If you have overdue sales tax, the interest rate and penalties can be quite staggering. Delinquent taxes accrue interest beginning on the 61st day after the due date until paid. For 2015, the interest rate on taxes owed is 4.25 percent. Refund claims filed with the Comptroller’s office accrue credit…
Mansoor Ansari
February 11, 2015
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Sales Tax Attorney Houston

When most people think of sales tax underreporting, the common misconception is that it is a victimless crime. The Texas Comptroller will tell you differently. When a customer makes a purchase from your store and pays you $5 in sales tax, that sales tax is supposed to be kept in…
Mansoor Ansari
January 26, 2015
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FATCA lawyer Offshore voluntary disclosure Houston

In 2014, the IRS made major changes to the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program and the Streamlined Voluntary Disclosure. Note: Such programs are not available to a taxpayer who is already under an IRS audit that has been transferred to the IRS Criminal Investigations unit or whose non-compliance has been identified…
Mansoor Ansari
January 19, 2015