Connecticut sales tax how to’s

On Behalf of | Oct 26, 2018 | Sales Tax

Business owners in Connecticut have a lot of responsibilities. Dealing with sales tax is one of them. Connecticut is, after all, of the many states that require sales tax be collected, reported and paid on all taxable products and services.

So, how does one go about collecting sales tax? First, one needs to determine how much sales tax to charge for certain products and services. Unfortunately, there are different rates for different things, and the rates are subject to change from year to year. Once the tax is figured out, it is a matter of adding to the product cost at the register.

How does one report sales tax? It is a matter of keeping records. Business owners need to keep records of how much sales tax they collect throughout the year and then submit the information with one’s tax filing.

How does one pay sales tax to the state? Every state has different rules regarding the payment of sales tax. In Connecticut, payment may be required monthly. Those who fail to pay on time may have to pay late payment penalties.

So, all in all, sales tax can be downright confusing. There is a lot of information to sift through to make sure one is charging the right amount, and it can be a bear to record and pay it to the state. Those who have questions about Connecticut sales tax laws can turn to an experienced tax law attorney for answers. Further assistance can be provided if one is dealing with a sales tax error issue.

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