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Sales Tax Concepts

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Description

Contact us to be notified when the course is available. Check back here for a special introductory offer.

This basic course is geared toward individuals who deal with sales and use tax issues as part of their responsibilities but do not have a sales tax background or deal with sales tax in depth. Participants could include individuals from general accounting, accounts payable, sales, purchasing and credit, in addition to general practitioners who would like a general understanding of sales tax concepts. This class does not require any advance preparation or prerequisites.

Objectives of course:

  • Define relevant terms, including sales tax, use tax, nexus, tangible personal property, and tax base
  • Recognize major exemptions, including resale, interstate commerce, government, manufacturing, service, and construction
  • Understand purposes and requirements of exemption certificates
  • Develop general understanding of administrative issues regarding tax collection, remittance and reporting

This course is also available for in-house presentation discussing a company's specific tax issues. If you're interested please contact diane@salestaxinstitute.com.

What Satisfied Clients Have to Say:

"Good overview of tax concepts and good pace."
-Joe Colombo, JPMorgan Chase
"Enjoyed very much! Presentation was excellent! Lots of useful information."
-Rudi Slish, OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
"STI's Sales Tax Concepts course really helped me understand the big picture surrounding sales and use tax. Diane did a great job of explaining a complex subject in terms that I can relate to. Now I'm using what I learned to examine my own business for tax liabilities I hadn't previously considered. Thanks for a great course!"
-Reid Carlberg, Five Sticks, Inc.
"It's a good overview, much broader than expected, but that was good as I learned some new things."
-Pat Crookham
"Excellent! It covers lots of useful information I need in my job. Thank you."
-Michelle Cao, Amazon.com
"Pleasing, not too long, but just the right amount of information - It was nice to finally understand the terminology that I hear and see all day in my job. Thanks a bunch!"
-Nicole Bales, SPX Corporation
"I thought it was very informative for a short amount of time."
-Sue Zaros, ADP
"This course was an excellent introduction to sales tax and all of it's components"
-David Roberts, Sysco Corporation
"I have worked in sales and use tax for a short time without formal training - this was a great refresher - I understand it all so much more. Thanks!"
-Wanda Preuett, Nextel Partners
"Highly recommended. A very effective blend of theory and practice. This seminar introduces fundamental concepts to the novice while at the same time challenging the more experienced practitioner. The well-organized materials and engaging speaker provide for a very thoughtful, professional presentation."
-Raymond Schmitz, The Law Offices of Raymond P. Schmitz, Jr.
"I went into your seminar not knowing anything about sales and use tax. I walked away with an understanding of sales and use tax concepts that I could not have read in a book or manual. I was able to return to my company able to answer many questions that needed to be answered. I would recommend this seminar to anyone."
-Jennifer M. Nitschke, A-C Equipment Services
"I was concerned beforehand that a 1/2 day session would not be detailed enough to be useful. I was wrong! I was very impressed with the amount of info covered. Thank You!"
-Mary Shalkowski, Unicom
"A very thorough overview of Sales and Use Tax Concepts."
-Joe De Flora, AT&T Corporation
"Sales Tax Concepts was a great course. Diane was able to take a very complicated topic and make sense of it. The class kept my interest the entire day and allowed me to gain some confidence in my understanding of the sales tax laws. I am definitely going to continue with the next level of courses the Sales Tax Institute offers."
-Brenda Etscheid, Upshot
"Enjoyed very much! Presentation was excellent! Lots of useful information."
-Rudi Slish, OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
"The training and manual will be extremely helpful for me as I am fairly new to tax. It has definitely created a clearer picture."
-Kim Carnahan, International Thompson Publishing
"This course provided me with an excellent background to consult with clients about sales tax issues."
-Clay Hamlin, James Hamlin and Co.
"Excellent examples of terms to bring definitions down to earth."
-Connie McNeany, R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co.
"An excellent high level overview of sales taxes spiced with a few specific ideas applicable to HA-LO."
-Richard Snorf, HA-LO Industries.

Offerings

Note: This class is available for in-house presentation. It is also being converted to a self study course.

Date: For in-house presentation - at any time convenient to your business

Cost: For an in-house presentation, contact info@salestaxinstitute.com for pricing for your custom class.