State and Local Tax

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Affirms that Returnable Wooden Pallets are Not Taxable

By Cathleen Condrac | February 21, 2013

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has affirmed, without opinion, that returnable pallets utilized in the transport of finished paper products qualify for

State and Local Tax

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Plans to Implement New Integrated Tax System Beginning with Corporation Taxes

By Cathleen Condrac | February 12, 2013

Beginning in March 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Department) will begin implementation of its new integrated tax system (ITS) starting

State and Local Tax

Drop Shipments: Are You Liable for Sales Tax?

By Cathleen Condrac | October 29, 2012

In the past few years, states have made numerous changes in statutes and regulations regarding the treatment of third-party drop shipment transactions.

State and Local Tax

Kentucky Amnesty Begins October 1, 2012

By Cathleen Condrac | October 01, 2012

Kentucky announced a tax amnesty program, which begins October 1, 2012 and ends November 30, 2012, for taxpayers owing taxes, penalties, fees or interest

State and Local Tax

Working from the Other Side of the Table - After 23 Years with the State

By Cathleen Condrac | September 13, 2012

After working as a hearing officer with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for more than 23 years, I was invited to join the Schneider Downs State

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