eCommerce Accounting with Scott Scharf of Catching Clouds
eCommerce Accounting with Scott Scharf of Catching Clouds

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Scott Scharf explains why there is a disconnect between eCommerce sellers and their accounting service providers

  • How business owners should manage their businesses and finances in a financial crisis

  • Why businesses should avoid using the money for payroll and sales tax for cash flow in states that issued extensions for filing

  • Why businesses should prioritize and look into their accounting

  • Scott talks about working with his wife and the benefits of doing accounting the right way

  • Common accounting challenges eCommerce sellers and how to address them

  • How Scott and his company interacts and works with clients

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What is Driving Cross Border Conversations with Balthasar Wyss of FlavorCloud
What is Driving Cross Border Conversations with Balthasar Wyss of FlavorCloud

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • What is considered cross-border trading, and why is it becoming very popular?

  • The two types of cross-border trading and how broad is its scope

  • The challenges and things to look out for in cross-border trading

  • What people need to know about compliance and trade policy

  • Why merchants should find an expert from the cross-border industry and the right Harmonized System Codes (HS Codes) for their products

  • The difference between Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) at checkout and Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU)

  • Balthasar Wyss explains why he advocates for DDP

  • The biggest challenges faced by merchants selling cross-border

  • How to get in touch with Balthasar Wyss and FlavorCloud

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How States are Responding to COVID-19 and Sales Tax with Scott Peterson
How States are Responding to COVID-19 and Sales Tax with Scott Peterson

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Scott compares the current coronavirus crisis with the 911 tragedy, the anthrax scare, and the recession

  • Examples of tax reliefs some states are providing to their employees and public

  • States that have authority to waive interest or tax penalty

  • Reasons why firms should not use tax money for other purposes

  • Will states decide to reduce or drop sales tax?

  • How some states are getting ready to pursue people by hiring more auditors

  • How states are collecting sales tax and the benefits of the Wayfair decision

  • Scott talks about the effects of the new money bill and stimulating the economy

  • How businesses and accounting professionals can stay on top of what is currently happening in the economy

  • Where to learn more about Avalara and how to contact Scott Peterson

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Establishing an Economic Nexus in Alaska with Nils Andreassen
Establishing an Economic Nexus in Alaska with Nils Andreassen

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • What is the Alaska Municipal League and the current situation of sales tax in Alaska?

  • How the Alaska Municipal League established an economic nexus in Alaska

  • Are there penalties for sellers who do not comply with the changes in sales tax?

  • Why some local jurisdictions in Alaska are not willing to participate in tax collection

  • Are marketplaces going to be required to facilitate collection?

  • Effects of the current oil prices and coronavirus on Alaska's economy

  • Where to learn more about the Alaska Municipal League

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Impacts of the Wayfair Case with Scott Peterson of Avalara
Impacts of the Wayfair Case with Scott Peterson of Avalara

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Michael Fleming introduces his guest, Scott Peterson and talks about Avalara

  • Scott talks about how the Wayfair case decision came about and how it affects businesses

  • Scott's opinion on whether states should keep transaction thresholds and whether more lawsuits are likely to be filed because of them

  • Michael and Scott address the topic taxation from sales made through the Amazon marketplace

  • How the Wayfair case has taken a lot of incentive to get states doing the same thing and the sellers’ expectations from Congress regarding the uniformity that the ruling imposes

  • Are other states inclined to follow in the footsteps of Oregon in creating nexus?

  • Scott talks about past tax exposure and how states can ask you to go backward in your timeline

  • Why you need to listen to your trusted advisors to make sure that you are tax compliant

  • Where to learn more about Scott Peterson and Avalara

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Marketing and Public Relations for Accounting Professionals
Marketing and Public Relations for Accounting Professionals

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Michael introduces his guest, Scott Cytron

  • Scott differentiates public relations from marketing

  • Is marketing effective for accounting professionals?

  • Why consistent and reliable communication with Scott’s clients plays a big role in building rapport with clients

  • The importance of encouraging clients to take risks and being decisive

  • Why accounting professionals need to measure what they are doing in terms of marketing

  • What Scott means when he tells accounting professionals to ‘pay for play, don’t pay to play’

  • How to get in touch with Scott Cytron

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Why Having a Shopify or Similar Site in Addition to Amazon is Important
Why Having a Shopify or Similar Site in Addition to Amazon is Important

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Michael introduces his guest, Jason Boyce

  • Jason shares his eCommerce background and how he ended up with Amazon

  • Why Jason started Avenue Seven Media

  • Why having your own website is a must for online entrepreneurs

  • The importance of building your brand and having a backup plan

  • The story of how Avenue Seven Media got its name

  • How to get in touch with Jason Boyce

  • Jason expresses his gratitude for how Sales Tax & More has helped him in his business

  • How to get a complimentary consultation with Mike care of Jason Boyce

  • What is the Prosper show?

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How Accountants Can Help their Clients with Sales Tax
How Accountants Can Help their Clients with Sales Tax

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Introducing the show's new co-host, Ellie Moffat

  • How Michael helps CPAs with limited knowledge of sales tax

  • How CPAs can learn more about sales tax and the types of training that Michael’s company can offer

  • What's coming up on the Sales Tax and More Podcast

  • How Michael's company works with CPAs behind the scenes

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When Does a Company Need to Collect Sales Tax?
When Does a Company Need to Collect Sales Tax?

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • When does a company have to worry about collecting sales tax?

  • The two types of nexus: a physical nexus and an economic nexus

  • What is a physical nexus?

  • What is an economic nexus?

  • Determining the taxability of your product

  • Determining the materiality of your product including profit margins

  • The importance of having capital reserves

  • Tax collection considerations when selling in online marketplaces like Amazon

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Michael Fleming Biography
Michael Fleming Biography

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Why Mike Fleming started this podcast

  • Mike’s background

  • Mike's first career in Wall Street and his mentorship experience

  • Working in commercial real estate

  • Mike's experience from working in the financial sector

  • How Mike got into sales tax

  • Mike's decision to start his own firm

  • How the South Dakota vs. Wayfair decision impacted Mike's business

  • Other stories Mike will share on this podcast

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