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Amazon (And Others) Brace For India’s New eCommerce Tax

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The jousting over eCommerce taxes — especially for U.S. Last week in India, the government proposed a tax on eCommerce transactions that will likely increase operating costs for sellers large and small. The tax, technically known as “Tax Deducted at Source” (TDS), is sent directly to an account held by the central government.

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Deep Dive: How Not To Lose A Bundle On Bundled Taxes

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Merchants’ marketing departments may find bundling useful, but their accountants are less likely to see it positively — determining individual items’ tax obligations in the different states into which they are sold can be challenging, and putting offerings into bundles only magnifies complexities. Unpacking States’ Unbundling Policies .

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How Sales Tax Complexities Shape eCommerce, Sellers’ Business Decisions

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Merchants must handle the sales tax compliance obligations of each locale from which they receive money if they want to sell online. The complexities of sales tax compliance affect business decisions by both sellers and marketplaces, according to Ted Hettich, chief sales officer at U.K. Deciphering obligations.

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What ‘Patchwork’ eCommerce Taxes Mean For Black Friday – And Beyond

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And in the wake of all those sales lies a pressing issue for merchants plying their trades online: figuring out the tax liabilities. At the same time, navigating tax policies is proving to be a complex business. tax policy at Avalara , noted that this holiday season is the second one post-Wayfair. The hard part?

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What The Streamlined Sales And Use Tax Agreement Means After Wayfair

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Businesses depend on the public services tax revenues pay for: roads that facilitate deliveries, courts where firms resolve legal disputes and regulators that help protect businesses from fraud. Even businesses eager to pay their share, however, may feel that complying with tax laws is complicated. . SSUTA’s Role in South Dakota v.

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Albania Rolling Out E-Invoicing System To Ensure Tax Compliance

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Albania has announced it will implement a new online billing system to prevent businesses from circumventing tax payments and to boost revenue in the country, according to a report by Reuters. The minister said that 1,600 hotels on a booking site were not registered with the proper tax authorities.

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Watchdogs Make ‘Big Tech Hit List’; France To Go Ahead With Digital Services Tax Plan

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The new regulations would also reshape the manner in which these companies collect and harness information. OECD’s Tax Reform To Be Presented To G20. The OECD forecasted that the measures could bring in a further $100 billion in business tax revenues each year. . France Will Proceed With Controversial Digital Services Tax Plan.

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