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Market to market election and OVDP

Market to market election and OVDP How does the Mark to Market election work in the years after the OVDP period? The question is pointing to the modified Mark to Market election available to taxpayers who participate in the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program. The rules work a little differently…
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June 1, 2016
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Dallas Hotel Consumables sales tax audit

Dallas Hotel Consumables sales tax audit If you are the owner of a hotel, then, chances are that you providing hotel consumables - soap, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, shower caps, pens, notepads, and other similar non-reusable, consumable items . If you are undergoing a Texas sales and use tax audit, then,…
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June 1, 2016
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Texas lease sales tax audit

Texas lease sales tax audit If you lease equipment for the purpose of renting it someone else in Dallas or Houston, you may need to charge a sales and use tax in Texas. However, if you are renting the equipment to someone, but you will operate the equipment, you do…
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May 29, 2016
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Houston Texas Coin Operated Machine Tax

Houston Texas Coin Operated Machine Tax A tax is imposed on any person engaged in any business dealing with coin-operated amusement machines OR engaged in business to own or operate coin-operated amusement machines exclusively on premises occupied by and in connection with the business. Here is some good news. Section.…
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May 29, 2016
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Texas Cigarette and Tobacco Tax Smuggling

Texas Cigarette and Tobacco Tax Smuggling Smuggling cigarettes into Texas has become a serious problem as taxes are increasing and business owners are looking for ways to maximize their products. However, this business plan is not one to implement. We have seen many business owners being audited by the Comptroller.…
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May 29, 2016
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Sales Tax on Telecommunications Services

Sales Tax on Telecommunications Services Telecommunications services between locations in Texas are subject to state and local sales tax, whereas most interstate telecommunications services are only subject to state sales tax. Mobile telecommunications services are subject to state and local sales tax based on the place of primary use. "Telecommunications…
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May 27, 2016
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Dallas Texas Hotel Tax Exemptions

Dallas Texas Hotel Tax Exemptions Texas has among the highest combined hotel occupancy tax rates of any major metropolitan areas in the nation, with Houston at 17 percent and San Antonio at 16 ¾ percent. In addition to local hotel occupancy taxes, all lodging properties operating in Texas are subject…
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May 20, 2016
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Houston Texas Franchise Tax

Houston Texas Franchise Tax At first glance, franchise tax might sound like something you have to pay if you were to own a Dunkin Donuts or a 7-Eleven. However, it doesn't mean franchise in terms of a business model where you have a franchisee and a franchisor. A franchise tax…
Mansoor Ansari
May 20, 2016

Client Testimonials

Anthony

Great lawyer. Dealt with my problems thoroughly and promptly. Went to 2 other lawyers before him and neither understood sales and use tax audits. Experience matters and Mr. Ansari knew exactly how to handle my case and the department of revenue.

Norma

True to his word, Attorney Mansoor Ansari relieved me of a tremendous debt to the Internal Revenue Service. At our initial meeting he told me to "place my stress with them and enjoy my summer." Several months later, he informed me that my debt had been reduced to ZERO!! God bless you Attorney Ansari!

Mildred

Mansoor took my case and updated me every week. He is very quick and very easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable with him and for the first time in a long time I can sleep at night. I don't have any IRS problems and my credit score went up.

Jim Schoene

This guy is like a tax encyclopedia and knew more than the auditors and the lawyers of 4 states.

Mark

Mr. Ansari is obviously an amazing attorney. He kept in great communication with me throughout the process. I can never thank him enough. i recommend his firm whole heatedly.