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

PYMNTS

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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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

PYMNTS

eCommerce sales tax laws are having unintended consequences in the tobacco industry. These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. in 2017 had a 52.75

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Casino Reopenings Draw In Gamblers Despite Online Gaming Surges

PYMNTS

The mayor, who is also a table games manager at a local casino and hotel, said per the report that he has come across people traveling from states that are close by as well as those that have come from Florida, Texas, New Mexico and New York. And, even though revenue for its casinos dropped 61.7 million in March of this year from $67.5

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Trade-based money laundering: The link to terrorist financing

Abrigo

Misrepresentation is used to justify the movement of funds and, in some cases, reduce the tax obligation reflected on customs documents. Over- or under-shipment or phantom shipments: Over- or under-shipment involves misrepresenting the number of goods in a shipment. Gain confidence in your BSA program.

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Tech Center: Orlando Dips Its Toes Into Tech Startup Water

PYMNTS

The city had a population of 270,934 in 2015, making it the 73rd largest city in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. PYMNTS: What do you think makes Orlando (or Florida as a whole) an attractive location for both entrepreneurs and investors? Median household income (2015): $42,318.

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Building A More Compliant Cannabis Industry With The Blockchain

PYMNTS

Florida, which recently legalized medical marijuana, saw its issuing of state ID cards slowed dramatically because Bank of America rather adamantly refused to touch online payments for medical marijuana cards. A very wide path. The exchange we are working on building will be up and launched by Jan.

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A Wealth of Possibilities

Independent Banker

It can help your community bank’s most valued customers create, grow and preserve wealth; plan for the distribution of wealth during life in the most tax-advantaged way; and plan for the distribution of wealth at death in the most tax-advantaged way.