In the Internet age, the ability to make online sales is king. No matter if you’re a traditional brick and mortar store that decides to expand into online sales or a new ecommerce business, online sales offer an immense opportunity…
Wisconsin Requires Remote Sellers to Collect Sales Tax
Wisconsin will require certain remote sellers to collect and remit sales and use tax, effective October 1, 2018.
Maine Extends Sales Tax Nexus Relief for COVID-19 Through 2021
Maine announced that the state will extend sales tax nexus relief for employees working remotely in the state due to COVID-19 through 2021.
Post-Wayfair Remote Seller Nexus: What’s Going on in the Southeast?
Like the rest of the country, the Southeast region of the U.S. is not immune to the changes created by the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision. In fact, 2020 presented a slew of changes in the southeast that have big…
City of Chicago Announces Economic Nexus Provisions
The City of Chicago has announced in an information bulletin that it will impose economic nexus provisions.
Online Delivery Forum Is Not Required to Collect and Remit Tennessee Sales Tax
A Tennessee letter ruling states that an online forum that connects customers to food sellers qualifies as a delivery network company that is not required to collect sales and use tax.
Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission Announces It Will Develop Tax Refund Policy
The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers has announced that it will develop a policy for taxpayers to claim refunds for overpaid taxes.
Texas Issues FAQs for Remote Sellers and Marketplace Providers and Sellers
The Texas Comptroller has posted FAQs on its website regarding post-Wayfair obligations for remote sellers, marketplace sellers, and marketplace providers.
Illinois Makes Changes to Taxation of Wine Sales by Remote Sellers
Illinois has enacted changes to the taxation of wine sales to Illinois purchasers by certain winery shipper’s license holders.
Tennessee Issues Guidance on Applicability of Marketplace Nexus Legislation to Other Taxes
Tennessee has issued guidance on whether the state’s marketplace nexus legislation applies to other taxes.
Digital Reassignment of Inventory Creates Substantial Nexus in Washington
A remote seller who makes sales through a marketplace facilitator established physical presence nexus in Washington by having inventory digitally reassigned there.
Retailer Required to Report and Collect Use Tax on Online Sales Based upon Customer Location in Missouri
Missouri has issued a letter ruling regarding sales made by a retailer that has retail locations in Missouri and makes online sales as well.
Ohio Provides Guidance on Sourcing for Marketplace Facilitators
Ohio has revised an information release to provide guidance on sourcing sales for marketplace facilitators.
Top 3 Things New Business Owners Need to Know About Sales Tax
The start of a new business is an exciting time! You get to see your ideas take shape and go out into the world. It took a lot of investment, both your time and your dollars, to reach this point.…
Not-To-Be-Missed Sales Tax Updates out of the Midwest
When it comes to sales tax, there is no such thing as “fly over country.” If you have business operations in the Midwest or make sales into Midwestern states, you must stay on top of sales tax changes that impact…
What Marketplace Sellers Need to Know about Sales Tax Nexus
Are you an Amazon, Etsy, eBay, or other type of marketplace seller? Sales tax is probably the last thing you want to think about. However, the past couple of years have been unprecedented in terms of sales tax law changes…
Pros and Cons of Sales Tax Voluntary Disclosure Agreements
Sales tax management for a company doing business in many states across the U.S. requires diligence and a dedication to learning inconsistent and sometimes ambiguous state and local sales tax rules. Any overlooked nexus-creating activities that trigger sales tax obligations,…
Mississippi Enacts Marketplace Nexus Legislation
Effective July 1, 2020, Mississippi has enacted marketplace nexus provisions.
Tennessee Enacts Economic Nexus Regulation
Tennessee enacted new economic nexus regulations, applicable to remote sellers who engage in regular solicitation of consumers in Tennessee through any means and make sales to Tennessee consumers exceeding a certain threshold.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself (Right Now!) if You’re a Remote Out-of-State Seller
Dive into 3 questions you should ask yourself right now if you are a remote, out-of-state, and/or marketplace seller to help you stay up to date if you drop below a threshold, make marketplace sales, or make exempt sales.
Arkansas Issues Guidance Regarding Filing Obligations of Marketplace Sellers
Arkansas has issued a letter opinion regarding the filing obligations of marketplace sellers who make sales only through a marketplace facilitator.
D.C. Provides Guidance on Restaurant Sales Made Through a Marketplace Facilitator
D.C. has issued a notice regarding the sales tax treatment of restaurant sales of food, drink and alcohol made through a marketplace facilitator.
Rhode Island Issues Guidance on Telework During COVID-19 Pandemic
For the duration of the coronavirus state of emergency, Rhode Island will not seek to establish nexus for sales and use or corporate income tax purposes solely because an employee is temporarily working from home.
Louisiana Enacts Marketplace Nexus Legislation
Effective July 1, 2020, Louisiana has enacted marketplace nexus provisions.