On July 1, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed Assembly Bill 91 into law, selectively conforming California’s tax laws to certain changes made under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) limiting like-kind exchanges of real property after Jan. ...
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A federal appeals court sided with a group of farm equipment makers that challenged a 2017 North Dakota law regulating the relationship between manufacturers and dealers Friday, Aug. 2.
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Farmer sentiment improved again in July as the Ag Economy Barometer jumped to a reading of 153, an increase of 27 points compared to June. The index that measures farmers sentiment related to making large investments enjoyed the biggest two-month ...
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Although the landmark Wayfair ruling provides for a more even-handed application of the sales tax laws for brick-and-mortar retailers, its impact is projected to cost equipment dealerships an average $100,000 for compliance.
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Employers in the Golden State are well aware that last year in Dynamex v. Superior Court the California Supreme Court adopted the ABC test for determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors.
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Manufacturing posted a gain of 17,000 jobs in June, with durable goods accounting for the bulk of the increase. The result represented a rebound from four consecutive months of small gains or job losses. Makers of durable goods, products intended to ...
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In the near future, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider the Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 582), which would more than double the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. While the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is ...
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It’s time for the 2019 Cost of Doing Business Survey (CODB). Again this year, it is imperative that at least 100 equipment dealers submit financials for the CODB Report to be credible.
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What factors improve the in-store shopping experience for U.S. consumers? According to a recent report, a shopper’s needs and wants at the brick-and-mortar level continue to lean more traditional than trending. So it might not surprise you to see “quick ...
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Big Iron Dealer/Equipment World is now seeking applications for our 2nd Annual Big Iron Dealer of the Year Award! The application deadline is June 14, 2019.
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