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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
Think You Can Skimp on Your Sales Taxes? Think Again.
Ever since Wayfair v. South Dakota, both states and businesses across the nation have been scrambling to keep up with the ever-changing sales tax laws. It’s high pressure times, with retailers struggling to adjust to…
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Business · 1 min read ·
California Instates New Sales Tax Law
Wayfair v. South Dakota changed a lot regarding sales tax and online stores, and true to many predictions, California is now leading the charge by introducing a new state law requiring out-of-state sellers to pay sale…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
Crucial Sales Tax Considerations
We’ve covered a lot about sales tax lately – from when to pay , what to avoid , and even how to collect in a festival setting. But what about the logistics of registering, and who exactly has to pay the sales tax? Thi…
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News · 2 min read ·
New Amnesty Laws in Wake of Wayfair v. South Dakota
Ever since the decisive Supreme Court ruling on the requirements of online businesses regarding sales tax, Wayfair v. South Dakota, states across the nation have been enacting new sales tax laws, while the businesses…
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Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
3 Common Sales Tax Mistakes Businesses Make
Business owners often have a lot to think about. From weighing bright ideas and establishing systems for growth, to juggling clients, regulations, and inventory, it can be both an exciting and stressful time for small…
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Sales tax · 2 min read ·
The Sales Tax Basics for Festivals
Fall is just around the corner, and with the change in season comes harvest festivals. For many small businesses, running an event booth is a great way to sell their wares and spread the word, but festivals can be tri…
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Sales tax · 2 min read ·
What Retailers Should Expect for This Supreme Court Ruling
Earlier in April we presented the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair in this article – a key trial that could change the law regarding sales taxes based off of the Supreme Court’s decision – and with over $13.4 billion i…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
Was the Taxpayer Transparency and Fairness Act a Good Idea?
When Governor Jerry Brown signed the Taxpayer Transparency and Fairness Act into California state law on June 27 th , 2017, the effective gutting of the Board of Equalization (BOE) into two separate tax agencies – the…
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Sales tax · 2 min read ·
California Sales Tax Prepayment Deadline
After years of operating your rather successful retail business, steadily rising in profits, suddenly you receive a letter from the California Board of Equalization (BOE) (as of May 2018 now called the California Depa…
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Sales tax · 2 min read ·
This Supreme Court Ruling Could Change the Law
A new South Dakota lawsuit against three big-time internet retailers has quickly climbed its way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, earning the possibility of a ruling that could change the law regarding internet sales tax…
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Sales tax · 3 min read ·
How to Avoid or Survive A Sales Tax Audit
Many small and mid-size businesses hire accountants and bookkeepers with the expectation they’ll help prevent an audit. Unfortunately, it can't be guaranteed you won’t be audited for sales and use tax. States need sal…
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Sales tax · 4 min read ·
New Sales Tax Amnesty Program for Online Sellers
Just ahead of the busy holiday shopping season, states are incentivizing online marketplace sellers to register for tax collection and remittance within their jurisdictions. As ecommerce has risen in recent years, sta…
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