Davis Davis & Harmon LLC-Sales Tax Experts

🧬 Georgia Sales Tax Update: DNA Testing Services⁠
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Georgia tax authorities have ruled that standalone DNA testing services are not subject to sales tax.⁠
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For providers, the distinction matters: while the testing service itself is not taxable, providers are responsible for use tax on the physical collection kits consumed as part of the testing process.⁠
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💡 Why It Matters: Businesses offering DNA testing services in Georgia should review how they purchase and account for testing kits to ensure use tax is being handled correctly.⁠
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Sales tax rules can vary significantly depending on whether a transaction involves a taxable product, a nontaxable service—or both.⁠
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For more information, please contact our office.⁠

🎉 Happy Birthday, Chanel! 🎉

Please join Team DDH in wishing our CEO, Chanel Davis, a very Happy Birthday!

Chanel, your leadership, guidance, and dedication continue to inspire us. We are grateful for your vision, encouragement, and commitment to the success of our team and clients.

We hope your birthday is filled with joy, celebration, and everything that makes you smile!

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DDH Attends Amazon Exchange 2026 Inaugural Supplier Summit.

Davis Davis & Harmon LLC CEO Chanel Christoff Davis attended Amazon Exchange 2026, an exclusive, invitation-only Supplier Summit held in Seattle, Washington.

Amazon welcomed 125 founders and CEOs from around the world for two days of supplier education, strategic matchmaking, networking, and direct engagement with leaders across Amazon’s business units.

DDH was selected from thousands of businesses to participate in the inaugural event, creating an opportunity to introduce the firm’s capabilities, explore potential areas of alignment, and build relationships across Amazon’s procurement ecosystem.

The firm left Seattle with new relationships, valuable business intelligence, and an expanded vision for future opportunities.

DDH looks forward to building on the connections established at Amazon Exchange 2026.

Sales Tax Update: Nebraska

Nebraska was identified in a recent multistate report covering state and local sales tax rate activity reported during August 17–21, 2026.

Here is a quick overview of Nebraska’s sales tax structure:

🔹 State Sales Tax Rate: 5.5%
🔹 Local Tax Options: Cities and counties may impose local rates of up to 2%.
🔹 Combined Rate: Generally ranges from 5.5% to 7.5%, depending on the location.

For businesses making sales in Nebraska, the customer’s delivery location determines the applicable rate. Staying current on jurisdictional rates is essential for accurate tax collection and reporting.

Need help managing changing sales tax rates across multiple states? Davis Davis & Harmon LLC can help create peace of mind.

DDH held its Annual Summer Hangout at The Alley Music House! The team enjoyed a fun-filled evening of great music, delicious food, and plenty of laughter. It was the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect, and celebrate!

Giving away inventory purchased tax-free for resale may still create a tax obligation.

When a Colorado business removes products from its tax-exempt wholesale inventory and uses them for promotional giveaways, the business generally becomes the final consumer and owes use tax based on the original purchase price.

Selling through a marketplace? A compliant marketplace facilitator generally handles sales tax collection and remittance for transactions completed through its platform. However, sellers making direct sales through their own websites, stores, or other channels must continue monitoring Colorado’s $100,000 economic nexus threshold.

Key reminders:

🔹 Promotional giveaways may trigger use tax
🔹 Tax is based on the wholesale purchase price
🔹 Credit may be available for qualifying tax paid to another state
🔹 Marketplace facilitators generally collect tax on platform sales
🔹 Direct and multichannel sellers have separate nexus considerations
🔹 Colorado home-rule cities may impose additional requirements

Need help evaluating your Colorado sales and use tax obligations? Davis Davis & Harmon LLC can help.

California Sales & Use Tax Guidance Updated for Interior Designers and Decorators

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has revised Publication 35, clarifying how sales and use tax applies to interior design services, merchandise, labor, installations, construction contracts, and purchases for resale.

Key reminders:

* Professional design fees may be nontaxable when unrelated to merchandise sales.
* Fees connected to selling furnishings or other merchandise are generally taxable.
* Fabrication labor is generally taxable, while qualifying installation and repair labor may not be.
* Special rules apply when designers furnish or install items attached to real property.
* Nontaxable services should be separately stated on client invoices.

Interior designers and decorators operating in California should review their contracts, invoicing practices, and tax treatment to ensure compliance with the updated guidance.

Need help determining how these rules apply to your business? Contact Davis Davis & Harmon LLC, the Sales Tax Experts.

The 2026 Texas tax-free weekend runs from Friday, August 7, through midnight Sunday, August 9, 2026. Most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced under $100 per item are exempt from state and local sales tax for both in-store and online purchases.

You can review full details and specific exemptions on the TX Comptroller Website https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/

We are incredibly proud to announce that Chanel Christoff Davis, CEO of Davis Davis & Harmon, has been selected as one of the inaugural 2026 Dallas-Fort Worth Titan 100 Honorees!

The Titan 100 recognizes the region's top CEOs and C-suite executives who are transforming industries through visionary leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
This honor is a testament to Chanel's passion for serving clients, building an exceptional team, and leading with integrity every step of the way. Her leadership has helped position DDH as a trusted national resource in sales and tax consulting, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate this incredible achievement.

Congratulations, Chanel! Your vision, determination, and dedication continue to inspire all of us.

Join us in celebrating this exciting milestone!