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City Of Baton Rouge Parish of East Baton Rouge Dept. of Finance Revenue Division P O Box 2590 Baton Rouge, LA 708212590 Phone (225) 3893084 Fax (225) 3895369 www.brla.gov/659/TaxesUTILITY FRANCHISE

How to fill out sales and use tax

How to fill out sales and use tax

1. Determine the basic sales and use tax rate for your jurisdiction.
2. Understand the different types of sales and use tax forms available.
3. Gather all the necessary information and documentation required for filling out the form, including sales and purchase records, exemption certificates, and tax rates for specific items.
4. Fill out the form accurately, providing all the required details such as taxpayer identification number, business information, and taxable sales amounts.
5. Calculate the total sales and use tax liability by multiplying the taxable sales amount by the applicable tax rate.
6. Complete any additional sections or schedules as required by your jurisdiction.
7. Sign and date the form and submit it to the appropriate tax authority before the deadline.
8. Keep copies of the filled-out form and supporting documents for your records.
9. Review and file any necessary returns or remit the tax payments on a regular basis to remain in compliance with sales and use tax regulations.

Who needs sales and use tax?

1. Businesses that sell tangible personal property or taxable services in a jurisdiction that imposes sales and use tax.
2. Individuals or entities that make purchases from out-of-state sellers or internet retailers who do not collect sales tax, but are required to remit use tax.
3. Merchants or sellers who engage in business activities that fall under the jurisdiction's criteria for sales and use tax registration and filing requirements.
4. Consumers who make taxable purchases subject to use tax when sales tax was not collected at the time of purchase.

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What is sales and use tax?

Sales and use tax is a consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods and services. Sales tax is collected by retailers at the point of sale, while use tax applies to goods purchased outside the state for use within the state when sales tax has not been paid.

Who is required to file sales and use tax?

Businesses that sell taxable goods or services, as well as individuals or businesses that purchase taxable items for use without paying sales tax, are required to file sales and use tax.

How to fill out sales and use tax?

To fill out sales and use tax forms, gather all sales records and receipts, calculate total sales tax collected or use tax due, and accurately complete the tax form by providing required information and submitting it by the deadline.

What is the purpose of sales and use tax?

The purpose of sales and use tax is to generate revenue for state and local governments to fund public services and infrastructure.

What information must be reported on sales and use tax?

Sales and use tax filings typically require reporting the total sales, total taxable sales, amount of tax collected, and detailed information about transactions.