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.

Briana WagnerJanuary 31, 2023registrations, register, marketplace, materiality, taxability, nexus

A Short-Term Gain is Not Worth the Pain

By: Michael Fleming

One of the biggest problems we continuously see is companies choosing to not collect tax. Ultimately it doesn't matter what you believe as to whether your products or services are taxable, but what the state believes, especially when the courts would likely back the state.

Michael FlemingJanuary 24, 2023greatest tragedy, taxability, tax-exempt, unregistered sellers, registrations

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.

How a Great Season of Sales Can Result in a Great Amount of Sales Tax Responsibility

By: Jayci Trujillo

Products and companies are seeing an increase in sales and monetization via their eCommerce platforms! Small to midsize companies are blowing up, and this is due to a number of factors! Whether your business had a great season and you saw tremendous sales or your product/business went viral on a social media platform, and you have thousands of new sales. Either way, it is important to understand how sales tax can impact you and your business, what happens when you pass a threshold unexpectedly, when you should worry, and how to move forward.

Jayci TrujilloMarch 31, 2022physical presence, nexus, economic nexus, thresholds, registrations, VDA, Amnesty, Managed audit

The State of Washington Is Getting Trashy with Sellers About Litter Tax

By: Michael J. Fleming, CMI

We’ve received a number of calls recently from sellers who have been contacted by the state of Washington for failing to register and pay the litter tax. The rate is only .00015 or .015 percent, but it can add up over time, especially for large sellers.

Michael FlemingFebruary 1, 2019litter tax, registrations

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