Meals Deduction Changes for 2026 Might Require Employer Action

Changes to the meals deduction that became effective January 1, 2026, might require taxpayers to immediately begin identifying and tracking a separate category of meal costs. The changes are effective…
Crosslin Leaders Named to Forbes List of Best CPAs

We know they are the BEST, but it’s nice when others recognize it, too. Congratulations to our very own John Crosslin, Justin Crosslin, and Jennifer Manternach for being included in…
Beware of Common Tax Scams

Scammers work hard to try to steal money and personal information during tax season and all year long. It is important to remain alert and aware of these common scams to…
Tennessee Issues Update After Supreme Court’s Wayfair Decision

The Tennessee Department of Revenue recently issued a special notice that provides additional guidance regarding how Tennessee is reacting to the recent South Dakota vs. Wayfair U.S. Supreme Court decision. …
U.S. Supreme Court Opens Door for Online Sales Tax

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday overturned decades of legal precedent and opened the door for states to require online retailers (even with no physical presence within…
Online Retailing in the Hands of the U.S. Supreme Court -Small/Mid-Size Online Retailers May be Greatly Impacted

On April 17, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the South Dakota vs. Wayfair case. The decision in this case, which is expected in June, could change online…
New State and Local Tax Video

State and Local Tax Director Mark Loftis explains how SALT services can help you and your company, including areas such as credits and incentives, incoming franchise tax, sales and use…
Don’t Ignore Tennessee’s Expanding Business Tax

By Mark Loftis, Director of State and Local Tax, Crosslin Most taxpayers doing business in Tennessee are very familiar with the state’s sales/use tax and franchise/excise taxes. The state’s lesser…
8 Actions That Could Trigger a State and Local Tax Audit
By Mark Loftis, Director of State and Local Tax, Crosslin 1. Rapid expansion of operations into a new state(s). Businesses will sometimes expand into a new state with rapid…
Rare Tax Amnesty Program Available in 20+ States for Online Marketplace Retailers

How often do states forgive taxpayers back tax liabilities or, for that matter, agree on anything? It’s probably about as rare as the recent total solar eclipse. But, as of…