A Guide to Registering for Sales or Use Tax.
A Guide to Registering for Sales or Use Tax.

By: Jayci Trujillo

Nexus is the link or connection with a state, which must be present before a state can require you to do anything. Once it has been determined where you have this link or connection called nexus, it is time to register in that state or locality for the different taxes; these can include sales tax, income tax, and payroll taxes. However, it is important to remember that each tax has its own nexus requirements. Nexus is not one size fits all when it comes to different taxes.  

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Jayci TrujilloSales Tax Registration, Use Tax Registration, Nexus, economic nexus
Why You Should Not Ignore Tax Notices
Why You Should Not Ignore Tax Notices

By: Rebecca Church

If you are registered for sales tax, you WILL receive sales tax notices. Sometimes these notices are for informational purposes, but most of the time, they are notifying you of an issue that needs to be resolved. Someone, either internally or externally, should be paying attention to the tax notices you receive and making sure any issues are cleared up. Don’t ignore the tax notices because any issues will not magically go away. In fact, they will very likely get worse.

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Michael FlemingSales Tax Notices, Notice Management, Tax Notice Management
The Sales Tax "Hack" You May Want to Avoid
The Sales Tax "Hack" You May Want to Avoid

By: Briana Wagner

Sales tax is very complicated and can cost businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties and interest if handled incorrectly. When it comes to something as complicated as sales tax, you don’t always want to take the easy way out. In particular, one thing we have seen many businesses do in an effort to “hack” sales tax and make it “easy” is to use a software company, and only a software company, for their sales tax compliance. While there is a time and a place for software, in many circumstances it’s not the “hack” you may have hoped for.

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Briana Wagnersales tax hack, hacks for sales tax, Streamlined Sales Tax Project
Understanding Sales Tax for International Sellers
Understanding Sales Tax for International Sellers

By: Briana Wagner

The rules are exactly the same for foreign sellers as they are for domestic sellers when it comes to sales and use tax. However, international sellers, especially eCommerce sellers, face a unique set of challenges when it comes to state taxes because many do not have the resources to determine what is required of them or even of their domestic competitors. They are not immersed in an environment where sales tax is the norm. Tax laws in the United States differ from those in other countries, and it is essential to understand them to remain compliant. Are you an international seller who wants to understand where you may have sales tax exposure? Let’s find out!

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Briana WagnerInternational Sellers, Wayfair, Sales Tax
Sale Tax Basics for Marketplace Facilitators
Sale Tax Basics for Marketplace Facilitators

By: Briana Wagner

Over the last few years, many states have enacted legislation that could require marketplace facilitators to collect and remit state taxes on behalf of their marketplace sellers. This can even be true for those marketplace facilitators who do not have a physical presence in the state, following the decision made about economic nexus in the landmark case, South Dakota v. Wayfair.

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Briana WagnerMarketplace, facilitator, seller, marketplace seller, online marketplace
Sales Tax Filing Frequencies Explained
Sales Tax Filing Frequencies Explained

By: Briana Wagner

With the expansion of economic nexus in 2018, more sellers than ever before have been required to register for sales tax in multiple states. As if determining where to register for sales tax isn’t confusing enough, each state also has its own rules related to filing frequencies once registered. Keeping up with all of the sales tax return filing dates in each state can be quite a headache; but, if you don’t stay on top of it, you could be hit with penalties and interest.

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Briana Wagnerfiling returns, filing frequency, returns, sales tax returns
When to Register for Sales Tax
When to Register for Sales Tax

By: Briana Wagner

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive here at STM is “When should I register for sales tax?” The answer is one we use quite often - it depends! This is a very specific question that requires a lot of information to fully answer. You not only need to understand sales tax concepts but also your business and/or personal risk tolerance. It is essential to understand and evaluate these things so that you can answer this question for yourself and ensure you are appropriately compliant with the states.

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Briana Wagnerregistrations, register, marketplace, materiality, taxability, nexus
Sales Tax and More's End-of-Year Tips
Sales Tax and More's End-of-Year Tips

By: Jayci Trujillo

As the 2022 year comes to its final month, if you are not mindful, it can go by in a blur. December is notoriously full of PTO, holiday parties, and goal-setting for the following year. Here at Sales Tax and More, we like to set you up for success. So as the year comes to a close, we want to help you keep a few things in mind.

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Jayci Trujillosales tax, end of year tips, economic nexus, physical presence, physical presence nexus, nexus review
How to Prepare for a Sales Tax Audit
How to Prepare for a Sales Tax Audit

By: Briana Wagner

Sales tax is extremely complicated and can cause a whirlwind of trouble for sellers and businesses. One mistake can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties and interest. Because of this, sales tax audits can be very stressful. However, understanding audits and taking proactive steps toward sales tax compliance can help eliminate many issues that may arise.

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Briana Wagneraudit, sales tax audit, nexus, taxability, registrations, unregistered sellers, sales tax nexus, rates, sales tax strategy
Illinois Suspends Sales Tax on Groceries
Illinois Suspends Sales Tax on Groceries

By: Briana Wagner

All retailers registered for sales tax in the state of Illinois should be aware of Public Act 102-0700, which was passed last month. According to P.A. 102-0700, Illinois is suspending sales and use tax on specific grocery items from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. What does this mean for you and your business? Let’s find out.

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Briana Wagnertaxability, illinois, grocery tax, nexus, P.A. 102-0700, suspension, grocery tax suspension, rates, sales tax rate
Income Tax for Remote Sellers
Income Tax for Remote Sellers

By: Ellie Moffat

We are all well aware that due to temporary closings of offices and businesses and stay-at-home orders issued across the United States during the Coronavirus pandemic, many businesses implemented temporary work-at-home options for employees. Many states announced temporary relief regarding a business's establishment of nexus solely because an employee is temporarily working in a different work location due to COVID-19. So, now that in some ways, the pandemic is over and there has been an adjustment period for businesses, remote employees are starting to create tax issues!

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Ellie Moffatincome tax, remote sellers, nexus, economic nexus, eCommerce, remote employees, COST, MTC
Gift Bags and Sales Tax
Gift Bags and Sales Tax

By: Briana Wagner

Did Will Smith really slap Chris Rock, or was it all a publicity stunt? That was the major question following the Oscars last month. However, we had another question on our minds. When events like the Oscars, the Grammys, or the Emmys take place, many celebrities leave with gift bags worth thousands of dollars. These bags can include treats such as plastic surgery, luxurious getaways, and expensive skincare products. In fact, this year some celebrities left the Oscars with a plot of land in Scotland! All of this had us thinking, what are the tax requirements associated with gift bags?

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Briana Wagnergift bags, taxability, sales tax, nexus, income tax