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Navigating The ‘Hot Mess’ Of Online Food Delivery Sales Tax

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In commerce, when it comes to taxes, new business models beget new (tax) problems. Against that backdrop, tax collection in the nascent restaurant delivery space remains fragmented at best — and confusing at worst. But in many cases, these firms may not be collecting sales taxes at all. billion received in 2017.

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How Smarter Payment Tools Make Filing Taxes Less Taxing

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Filing taxes is hardly a walk in the park. Fortunately, online tax filing solutions have helped cut through the mounds of paperwork that go into preparation and filing — and consumers seem to be rejoicing. The average federal tax refund is $2,960 — $3,091 for direct deposit filers — as of March 2018.

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Italian Shoppers Embrace New Cash-Back Program For Credit Card Payments

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Italian consumers are embracing a new government program aimed at boosting retail sales while tamping down on tax evasion that allows buyers to receive a 10% refund on card payments made in stores. At the same time, commercial credit cards’ cash advances dropped 14 percent last year. The program, which began on Dec.

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ACI Worldwide Powers Fleet Tax Payments

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Electronic payments company ACI Worldwide is integrating its technologies with SPAN Enterprises , a tax filing technology provider, to power tax payments for the fleet industry. A press release issued Thursday (Aug. A press release issued Thursday (Aug.

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New Tax Planned As eCommerce Soars In Thailand 

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Thailand hopes to annually collect 3 billion to 4 billion baht ($98 million to $131 million) by introducing a tax on tech businesses, Reuters reported on Monday (Aug. If approved by Parliament, Thailand will institute a value-added-tax starting next year on electronic businesses, leveraging the eCommerce boom in the country.

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Credit Karma To Advance Tax Refunds For Free

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Credit Karma Tax announced on Thursday (Jan. 4) the launch of Earlybird Advance, an online refund advance service. citizens who file their tax returns through Credit Karma Tax to get a $500 to $1,000 advance on their tax refund with no fees or interest.

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Online Retailers Face New Threats From Hackers

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Death, taxes and data breaches – those are perhaps the only sure things in life, and new evidence is emerging that hackers are finding increasing profit in targeting online retailers. The news comes amid yet another online retail cyberattack, this one targeting Japan’s Fast Retailing, the company that owns the Uniqlo retail chain.

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